The Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation of 60 percent disabling, but no higher, for loss of use of the left lower extremity has been granted. The issue of entitlement to TDIU is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran had multiple disabilities affecting his left lower extremity including leg length discrepancy, non-union of the tibia with marked knee or ankle disability, and muscle impairment. A 60 percent rating was assigned for these conditions as it exceeds the maximum combined rating allowed by the 'amputation rule'.
- Claimed conditions
- Leg length discrepancy, Non-union of the tibia, Genus recurvatum with weakness and insecurity in weight-bearing, Injury to Muscle Groups X, XI, and XII, Left foot 5th metatarsal pain, Left ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2018
- Citation
- 18157228
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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