The Veteran's residuals of left tibia fracture are currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board finds that this rating is appropriate given the current evidence.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s residuals of left tibia fracture do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5262 due to lack of moderate or marked knee or ankle disability.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of left tibia fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20062033
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for service connection for residuals of left tibia fracture and for residuals of partial undersurface tear due to an impermissible concurrent election in the appeal process.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's residuals of left tibia fracture are currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board finds that a higher rating is warranted based on the need for an additional VA examination to assess the severity of his condition.
- Granted
The Veteran is found unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to his service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and migraine headaches.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including obtaining Social Security Administration records and VA treatment records. A new examination is also required to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.
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