The Veteran's left fibula condition is currently rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum rating allowed under DC 5262.,Both his right and left knee conditions are currently rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings available under DCs 5260 and 5257.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected left fibula condition is rated based on impairment of the tibia and fibula (DC 5262), which provides for a maximum rating of 40 percent. The evidence does not support an increase in this rating.,Both his right and left knee conditions are currently rated at 10 percent each, with no higher ratings available under DCs 5260 and 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- status-post avulsion fracture of left distal fibula and multiple ankle sprains with residuals (left fibula condition), degenerative joint disease of the right knee (right knee condition), status-post left knee strain (left knee condition), right knee subluxation, left knee subluxation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22044914
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- Dismissed
The appeals for various disability ratings and benefits have been dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals because his requests to appeal were not timely filed, and he did not provide good cause for the delay.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand several issues related to the Veteran's knee conditions, including evaluations and TDIU. The decision is based on needing to verify the Veteran's contact information and obtain any returned mail.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have rendered him unable to secure and follow substantially gainful employment, leading to a TDIU. Basic eligibility for Dependents' Education Assistance has also been established.
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