The veteran's service-connected residuals of left fibular fracture, status post excision of synostosis are manifested by a reoccurrence of synostosis of the distal tibia and fibula, limitation of plantar flexion in the left ankle with increasing complaints of pain on repetitive testing, daily flare-ups of pain running from his left ankle to the left thigh, the need to use a cane and an ankle-fixation orthotic, and functional limitations in performing activities that require any standing or walking for any length of time.
The deciding factor: The veteran's condition has worsened as evidenced by reoccurrence of synostosis, limitation of plantar flexion, daily flare-ups, pain, use of a cane and an ankle-fixation orthotic, and functional limitations in performing activities that require standing or walking for any length of time.
- Claimed conditions
- left fibular fracture residuals, status post excision of synostosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 1, 2008
- Citation
- 0810749
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