The veteran's claims for increased rating and service connection were denied. The Board found that the left ankle disability did not warrant a higher rating, and there was no evidence of a left leg disorder or spine/psychiatric disorders related to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the veteran's left ankle disability caused moderate limitation of motion but no painful motion or marked impairment. The Board also found that any current spine or psychiatric conditions were not related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of fracture of left ankle, Left leg disorder (peripheral neuropathy)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2002
- Citation
- 0202908
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