The veteran's initial compensable rating for residuals of a right ankle injury prior to July 1999 was denied. However, he received an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for limitation of flexion of the right (major) elbow as residuals of a right forearm injury.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran's right ankle range of motion was normal with no significant impairment prior to July 1999. From July 1999, he experienced marked limitation of plantar flexion due to pain and stiffness, warranting a 20 percent rating. For his elbow injury, there was an effective loss of flexion at 40 degrees based on Deluca examination criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle injury, Right forearm injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2002
- Citation
- 0215153
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right ankle injury and bilateral hearing loss, finding that there is no credible evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation of these conditions.
- Granted
The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received to readjudicate the claim of service connection for right ankle injury, which was previously denied. The case is being remanded for further consideration by the AOJ.
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