The Veteran's service-connected right tibia and left ankle disabilities have been rated as noncompensable prior to February 4, 2010. As of February 4, 2010, the disabilities are rated at 10 percent each. The Board finds that these ratings adequately reflect the severity of the Veteran's service-connected right tibia and left ankle disabilities.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted prior to February 4, 2010 did not reveal any limitation in range of motion or other functional impairment due to pain, fatigue, weakness, or lack of endurance. As of February 4, 2010, the Veteran's right tibia disability is manifested by a bony knot over the subcutaneous border of the right tibia with no more than normal symptoms and his left ankle disability is characterized by posttraumatic degenerative changes without significant limitation in motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Stress fracture of the right tibia, Posttraumatic degenerative changes of the inferior medial malleolus (left ankle)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 21, 2011
- Citation
- 1115571
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