The Veteran's service-connected left femur, right ankle, right knee and right foot stress fractures have been rated as 10 percent disabling since May 24, 2007. The RO has now granted separate 10 percent ratings for the right knee, right ankle and right foot disorders effective April 29, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected stress fractures have been rated based on painful motion since May 24, 2007. The RO has now granted separate 10 percent ratings for the right knee, right ankle and right foot disorders effective April 29, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Femur Stress Fracture, Right Ankle Stress Fracture, Right Knee Stress Fracture, Right Foot Stress Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2014
- Citation
- 1402227
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