The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left tibia stress fractures, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on functional loss or other criteria.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no evidence of nonunion or malunion of the tibia, and the Veteran’s symptoms were primarily related to pain and flare-ups during activities such as walking and standing for long periods. The disability was rated under Diagnostic Code 5262 based on limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Tibia Stress Fracture, Left Tibia Stress Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 17, 2016
- Citation
- 1619995
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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