The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left tibia and fibula fracture residuals was denied. The Board found that the disability did not meet or approximate criteria for a higher evaluation, as there is no evidence of nonunion of, with loose motion, requiring a brace.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of malunion or nonunion of the tibia and fibula.
- Claimed conditions
- Left tibia and fibula fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19139622
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