The veteran's left ankle disability was evaluated at 20 percent for the period from August 1, 1997 onwards. For the earlier period (December 1, 1996 to July 31, 1997), his claim for a higher evaluation was denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left ankle disability improved in terms of range of motion but still resulted in pain and functional loss due to pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle injury, Left ankle arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2000
- Citation
- 0017527
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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