The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected right distal fibula fracture, as the evidence does not show symptoms that more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: VA examination did not reveal moderate disability due to the right distal fibula fracture.
- Claimed conditions
- Right distal fibula fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 26, 2005
- Citation
- 0523477
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