The Board has determined that the appellant's service-connected left ankle disorder warrants a 20 percent evaluation, which is the highest schedular rating available. The claim for an increased evaluation above this level remains denied. Additionally, the issue of entitlement to an extraschedular disability rating was considered and found not to be warranted.

The deciding factor: The appellant's service-connected left ankle disorder has been rated at 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5271 due to marked limitation of motion. The Board finds that this evaluation is appropriate given the current evidence, including recent VA examinations showing mild to moderate swelling and tenderness but no instability or other functional loss beyond what is already contemplated by the current rating.

Claimed conditions

left ankle disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

February 2, 2001

Citation

0103349

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