The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for residuals of a fracture of the left ankle since October 27, 1995. The veteran's service-connected conditions have been evaluated based on their specific diagnostic codes in the VA Rating Schedule.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported by competent medical findings and the provisions of 38 C.F.R. �� 4.40, 4.45, and DeLuca v. Brown (1995) indicated that the veteran's left ankle condition more nearly approximated marked limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), peripheral neuropathy, low back disability, right shoulder disability, residuals of a fracture of the left ankle, residuals of a fracture of the right fifth metacarpal, prostate cancer with residual impotence
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2001
- Citation
- 0108091
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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