The Board denied increased ratings for the veteran's right and left ankle disabilities, as well as his right knee disability. The current evaluations remain at 20%.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of ankylosis or other specific findings that would warrant additional compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Right Knee, Sprain, Right Ankle, Sprain, Left Ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 21, 2002
- Citation
- 0210201
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What this means for you
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