The veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of a fractured left femur and left tibia and fibula have been granted, with the effective date being October 23, 1997.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings supported the veteran's complaints of pain and disability in his left leg and ankle, leading to the assignment of higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Malunion of the left femur, Fracture of the left tibia and fibula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 10, 2006
- Citation
- 0620001
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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