The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a fracture of the right distal fibula are currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for limitation of motion of the ankle. The disability does not manifest with anklyosis, os calcis, or astragalus, malunion of the ankle, or in knee disabilities, or arthritis, and does not interfere with her employment or require frequent hospitalization.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of a fracture of the right distal fibula do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they do not manifest anklyosis, os calcis, astragalus, malunion of the ankle, arthritis, or in knee disabilities. The disability does not interfere with her employment or require frequent hospitalization.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the right distal fibula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 13, 2011
- Citation
- 1126374
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