The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected residuals of injury to the left ankle and foot warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as her disability is manifested by chronic ankle instability, bursitis, limitation of joint function due to weakness and fatigue, and pain on palpation.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and private treatment records consistently documented the veteran's symptoms, including chronic ankle instability, bursitis, and tendonitis, which resulted in functional impairment and required use of a cane for ambulation.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of injury to the left ankle and foot, bursitis, tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 23, 2001
- Citation
- 0108620
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What this means for you
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