The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for the residuals of his left tibia and right third metatarsal fractures were denied. The Board found that these disabilities did not meet or approximate criteria warranting a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's left tibial fracture and right third metatarsal fracture did not warrant an initial rating higher than 10 percent, as they did not result in nonunion or malunion of the bones, nor did they cause significant functional loss or limitation of motion that would justify a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Disorder, Left Tibia Fracture, Right Third Metatarsal Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 20, 2015
- Citation
- 1544673
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- Remanded (sent back)
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