The veteran's right and left tibial stress fractures were denied a compensable rating as there was no evidence of impairment of the tibia or fibula, nor any functional limitation that would warrant a higher rating under applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The veteran failed to report for scheduled VA examinations, and the medical evidence did not show any impairment of the tibia or fibula or functional limitations that would support a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right tibial stress fracture, left tibial stress fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0810440
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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