The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his left tibia fracture residuals was denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed that the Veteran uses a knee brace to manage pain but does not have nonunion of the tibia and fibula with loose motion, which is required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left tibia fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 21, 2010
- Citation
- 1047533
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- Partly granted
The Board denied earlier effective dates for service connection of various disabilities, except for the right and left sciatic nerve disabilities which were granted an effective date of August 18, 2020.
- Denied
The Veteran's left tibia fracture resulted in painful or limited motion, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on flexion or extension limitations. The Board denied an increased rating as his condition does not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unemployable before June 25, 2019. His TDIU claim was denied as his disabilities were not severe enough to prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability, including his total left knee arthroplasty and gunshot wound to the tibia, is rated at 60 percent since February 1, 2010.
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