The veteran's left tibia and fibula fractures have been rated at 20% since September 2, 1964. Since September 26, 1996, the condition has been rated at 30%. The effective date for the higher rating is September 26, 2001.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's left leg fracture residuals have produced impairment equivalent to malunion of the tibia and fibula with overall marked knee and ankle disability as of September 26, 1996, warranting a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 5262.
- Claimed conditions
- left tibia and fibula fractures
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2003
- Citation
- 0301237
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 120 · Granted: 40% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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