The Veteran's fracture right tibia and fibula with knee disability is granted a rating of 30 percent, effective from the date of the decision. A separate rating for limitation of extension of the right leg is also granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran’s fracture right tibia and fibula with knee disability manifests as malunion with marked knee disability, warranting a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 5262.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture right tibia and fibula, degenerative joint disease right knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 4, 2020
- Citation
- 20058720
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are remanded due to the need for additional examinations and opinions regarding his claimed disabilities.
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