The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right ankle disability, which was rated as 10 percent disabling. The RO subsequently increased the rating to 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's right ankle disability did not warrant a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- ankle fracture, posttraumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 24, 2002
- Citation
- 0218687
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