The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right foot and bilateral tibia stress fractures were denied as the evidence did not show any functional impairment warranting a higher rating under VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate any malunion or nonunion of the tibia, nor treatment for at least 12 consecutive months, which are required for a compensable evaluation under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot stress fracture, Left tibia, stress fracture (also claimed as medial plateau fracture and stress injuries), Right tibia, stress fracture (also claimed as medial plateau fracture and stress injuries)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24024596
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