The Board has granted service connection for right ankle scars and an initial rating of 10 percent for the musculoskeletal residuals of a right ankle sprain, finding that both conditions are related to service.
The deciding factor: Service connection was established based on documented surgeries performed during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle scars, Musculoskeletal residuals of a right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2002
- Citation
- 0217512
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What this means for you
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's death was not caused by or related to his service-connected disabilities. The appellant is denied DIC benefits, survivors pension benefits, and accrued benefits.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right ankle disability, pelvic inflammatory disease, hypertension, and right ankle scars, have caused her to be in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's right ankle disability has been granted a 10% rating, effective from the date of the decision. The Veteran's service-connected right ankle scars have not met the criteria for a higher rating.
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