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The veteran's service-connected left medial tibial plateau condition is granted an increased rating of 40 percent.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability most closely approximates a 40 percent rating due to the need for a brace and constant pain.

Claimed conditions
left medial tibial plateau, status post stress fracture
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
40%
Decision date
January 23, 2025
Citation
25000967

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