The Veteran's left leg stress fracture residuals are currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has denied a higher rating due to flexion limited to no less than 40 degrees.,The Veteran's right leg stress fracture residuals are currently rated at 10 percent, but the February 2021 VA examination is inadequate for determining whether a higher rating is warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show flexion of the left knee less than 40 degrees during the appeal period, even when considering flare-ups and functional loss.,The February 2021 VA examination report regarding the right leg is inadequate for determining whether a higher rating is warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- stress fracture, knee and leg condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 14, 2024
- Citation
- A24046627
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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