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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19139622
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's left leg disability, resulting from a service-connected tibia and fibula fracture with degenerative changes in the ankle, is rated at 30 percent effective November 29, 2010.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's increased disability rating claim for left tibia and fibula fracture residuals was denied. His TDIU claims based on schedular and extra-schedular grounds were not addressed in this decision.
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