The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for residuals of a fracture of the left medial malleolus with osteoporosis was denied. The primary issue was whether his ankle disability warranted a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's ankle disability, characterized by marked knee or ankle disability requiring a brace, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 5262.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left medial malleolus with osteoporosis, osteoarthritis of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 6, 2010
- Citation
- 1025048
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What this means for you
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