The Veteran's service-connected left tibia/fibula fracture is manifested by malunion and associated impairment more nearly approximating moderate ankle disability, warranting a 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed malunion of the tibia and fibula with limitation in plantar flexion to less than half of normal range of motion, which justifies a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5262.
- Claimed conditions
- Left tibia/fibula fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2011
- Citation
- 1111956
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