The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected status post fracture of the right tibia and fibula warrants a disability rating of 20 percent, effective October 27, 2000. The veteran's right knee disability is not considered for separate ratings as it is encompassed within the current evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings did not show any ankylosis or instability that would warrant a higher rating under specific diagnostic codes. The veteran’s range of motion was essentially normal, and there were no complaints or findings indicating greater limitation of motion due to pain during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- status post fracture of the right tibia and fibula, right knee disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2004
- Citation
- 0405037
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