The Veteran's initial rating for residuals of a left fibula fracture is denied, but he receives a separate 10 percent rating for symptomatic residuals of the left knee meniscus debridement. A TDIU and SMC at the housebound rate are granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's left fibula fracture resulted in moderate ankle disability after May 16, 2014, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 5262. The Veteran also has symptomatic residuals of his left knee meniscus debridement.
- Claimed conditions
- Left fibula fracture, Left knee meniscus debridement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 17, 2021
- Citation
- 21015576
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates for service connection due to incomplete claims submitted within one year of receipt, and the earliest allowable effective date is March 13, 2018.
- Denied
The Veteran's left fibula fracture is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating available under VA regulations. The Board found that his ankle disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to moderate limitation of motion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied a higher rating for the Veteran's left fibula fracture and remanded the issue of a separate rating for his left knee disability. The case is now back with the Board for further review.
- Denied
The Veteran's disability status post left fibula fracture with surgical scar and post-traumatic arthritis of the left ankle and left knee has been rated at 20 percent since July 15, 2011. The evidence does not support a higher rating as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
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