The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and TDIU were denied. The residuals of a left fibula fracture with loss of artery circulation and ischemic neuropathy do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, as there is no evidence of complete paralysis or nonunion of the tibia and fibula. For his knee conditions, including meniscal tear in the left knee and patellofemoral syndrome on the right knee, he does not have limitation of motion that would warrant an increased rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected residuals of a left fibula fracture with loss of artery circulation and ischemic neuropathy do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as there is no evidence of complete paralysis or nonunion of the tibia and fibula. For his knee conditions, including meniscal tear in the left knee and patellofemoral syndrome on the right knee, he does not have limitation of motion that would warrant an increased rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of a left fibula fracture with loss of artery circulation and ischemic neuropathy, Left knee injury with meniscal tear, Patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, Right ulnar styloid (wrist bone) fracture, Fracture of the right fifth metacarpal
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2001
- Citation
- 0114294
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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