The Veteran's initial ratings for the residuals of a left ankle fracture and an injury to his left pectoralis muscle were granted, with the left ankle receiving a 20 percent rating from February 19, 2008. The left pectoralis muscle received a noncompensable (0%) rating as analogous to myositis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's initial ratings for his service-connected disabilities were granted based on the severity of the disability and its impact on function, with no indication that any other theories of service connection were applicable or considered.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Ankle Fracture Residuals, Injury of Left Pectoralis Muscle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2012
- Citation
- 1208233
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