The Veteran's right fibula fracture and associated ankle limitation of motion are rated at 20 percent from September 24, 2013 to December 17, 2014. The claim for a higher rating prior to October 8, 2019 is denied as the disability does not warrant an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's right ankle limitation of motion was limited to moderate levels (15-30 degrees) and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5271. The Veteran's symptoms were primarily pain, swelling, and use of an ankle brace.
- Claimed conditions
- Right fibula fracture, Right ankle limitation of motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 6, 2022
- Citation
- 22027007
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of right fibula fracture and resection of the benign tumor of the right fibular head is denied. A separate 20 percent rating is granted for right knee limitation of extension.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated as 20 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating permitted for limited motion of the ankle. The Veteran also has a noncompensable rating for his right ankle neuritis. His request for a compensable rating for surgical scars was denied. The Board found that further development is needed for the TDIU claim.
- Granted
The Veteran's right fibula fracture symptoms most nearly approximate malunion of the fibula with marked ankle disability, and a rating of 30 percent is granted for this condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected right fibula and ankle disability has caused significant functional impairment, preventing him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment since September 21, 2006.
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