The Board has determined that the veteran's left ankle disability, currently rated at 30 percent disabling under DC 5262 (impairment of tibia and fibula), does not meet or approximate criteria for a higher evaluation based on additional limitation of motion, ankylosis, malunion, or astragalectomy. The evidence does not support findings of nonunion of the tibia/fibula or ankle ankylosis.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show nonunion of the tibia and fibula or ankle ankylosis, which are required for higher ratings under DCs 5262, 5270, 5271, 5272, 5273, and 5274.
- Claimed conditions
- fractured left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 25, 2001
- Citation
- 0125261
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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