The Veteran's residuals of right tibial stress fracture resulted in moderate disability, warranting a 10% rating prior to December 18, 2013. From December 18, 2013, the disability was rated at 10%. The evidence did not meet criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of right tibial stress fracture resulted in moderate muscle disability as evidenced by consistent complaints of lowered threshold of fatigue, weakness, and pain. However, there were no indications of severe impairment or other signs that would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5312.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Tibial Stress Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 2, 2014
- Citation
- 1430081
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