The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for her tibial stress fractures, finding that she did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on functional impairment or other service connection theory.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed moderate impairment of the tibia and fibula without more severe symptoms such as limitation of motion, instability, dislocation, ankylosis, or significant pain. The veteran's disability was found to be primarily manifested by chronic pain with no additional functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- tibial stress fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2005
- Citation
- 0507768
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- Granted
The Veteran's claims for initial compensable ratings for tibial stress fractures of the left and right lower extremities have been granted. The case is also remanded to address a claim for individual unemployability (TDIU).
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeals regarding CUE in the March 5, 2005 rating decision that granted service connection for tibial stress fractures of the right and left legs with an effective date of April 5, 2004. The Board also dismissed the appeal regarding CUE in the denial of a 10 percent disability rating based upon multiple, noncompensable service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
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- Denied
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