The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a fractured right tibia and fibula, status post bone graft, with a history of right calf atrophy and neuropathy of the right saphenous nerve are rated as 30 percent disabling. The VA Appeals Management Center (AMC) raised his rating to 40 percent effective April 21, 2005.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of a fractured right tibia and fibula more nearly reflect loose motion requiring a brace, which warrants a 40% rating under Diagnostic Code 5262.
- Claimed conditions
- Fractured right tibia and fibula, Right calf atrophy, Neuropathy of the right saphenous nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- June 4, 2014
- Citation
- 1425124
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