The Veteran's service-connected left leg disability has been rated at 30% for limitation of flexion, but the extension remains limited to zero degrees and does not warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s reports of pain and swelling were credible, but his reported range of motion limitations did not meet the criteria for an increased disability rating under DC 5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of the left tibia and fibula, Joint instability in the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2021
- Citation
- 21000677
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