The Board has determined that the veteran's right ankle disability, currently rated at 10 percent, does not warrant a higher evaluation due to moderate limitation of motion. The current rating adequately reflects the veteran's functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed no marked limitation of motion in the right ankle, which is consistent with the current 10% evaluation for moderate limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle injury with traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2001
- Citation
- 0110286
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination findings and requests a new VA examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and earlier effective dates have been granted. The right wrist fracture residuals are rated at 10 percent, the right ankle injury with traumatic arthritis is rated at 30 percent, service connection for a lumbar spine disability was established on January 8, 2008, the 30% rating for the right ankle injury was effective December 18, 2006, and TDIU became effective January 8, 2008.
- Granted
The Veteran's right ankle disability is currently rated at 20 percent, the maximum under Diagnostic Code 5271 for limited motion of the ankle. The Board found no evidence to support a higher rating based on functional loss or ankylosis. Service connection was granted for sleep apnea.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and conducting VA examinations. The TDIU claim will be handled after the degree of impairment for his service-connected disabilities is determined.
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