The veteran's claims for increased ratings for residuals of a left ankle injury and osteomyelitis of the left leg were denied as there was no evidence to support higher ratings under the applicable rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran did not meet the criteria for higher ratings based on his service-connected conditions, specifically noting that the residuals of the left ankle injury did not result in ankylosis and the osteomyelitis had been inactive for over a decade.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a left ankle injury, osteomyelitis of the left leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2001
- Citation
- 0122902
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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