The VA denied a higher rating for the veteran's left ankle fracture residuals, currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any marked limitation of motion or other disabling conditions that would warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle fracture residuals, degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 16, 2003
- Citation
- 0307345
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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.
- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left ankle disability, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Partly granted
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