The Board found that the veteran's right ankle disability, which is manifested by moderate limitation of motion, warrants a 20 percent evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner concluded that the veteran had mild chronic instability with possible early degenerative changes in his right ankle, causing functional impairment and pain during use.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Arthritis of the Right Ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0212810
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Veteran's right ankle disability has been rated at 20 percent since October 15, 2009. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted based on the evidence of record.
- Denied
The Veteran's right ankle disability is currently rated at 20 percent, the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5271 for limitation of motion. The evidence does not support a higher evaluation.
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