The VA denied the veteran's request for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his post-operative residuals of a fracture of the left tibia with degenerative arthritic changes, as his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion or functional loss.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's knee impairment did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes due to the presence of slight symptoms and normal gait.
- Claimed conditions
- post-operative residuals of a fracture of the left tibia, degenerative arthritic changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 26, 2004
- Citation
- 0407936
Veterans Law Judge
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