The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a right tibia and fibula fracture with degenerative changes of the right ankle are currently rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum evaluation authorized under Diagnostic Code 5262. The duodenal ulcer has been assigned a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of a right tibia and fibula fracture with degenerative changes of the right ankle are rated at the highest possible schedular evaluation (40%) based on nonunion of the tibia and fibula, requiring a brace. The duodenal ulcer is currently rated as 10 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 7305.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of fracture, right tibia and fibula with degenerative changes of the right ankle, Duodenal ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 3, 2011
- Citation
- 1121712
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