The veteran's left ankle sprain was granted an initial compensable evaluation of 10 percent. The cervical strain from June 22, 1994 to November 24, 1997 was also granted a compensable evaluation of 10 percent. On and after November 25, 1997, the veteran's cervical strain received an increased evaluation of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's left ankle sprain warranted a 10 percent evaluation based on moderate limitation of motion with no additional functional loss. For the period from June 22, 1994 to November 24, 1997, the cervical strain was rated as noncompensable due to slight limitation of motion without additional functional loss. However, after November 25, 1997, the veteran's cervical strain resulted in severe limitation of motion warranting a 30 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle sprain, cervical strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 28, 2002
- Citation
- 0205278
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