The veteran's service-connected right ankle disability was increased from 10% to 20% effective April 17, 1997. The issue of a higher evaluation remains before the Board.
The deciding factor: The RO granted an increase in the rating for the veteran's right ankle disability based on the evidence provided and the current criteria for evaluating such disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle fracture with degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2003
- Citation
- 0329457
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