The veteran's left ankle and foot disability was rated at 10 percent from March 28, 1994 through September 18, 1997. From September 19, 1997 to September 26, 2000, the disability was rated at 40 percent due to marked limitation of motion with complaints of pain but no additional loss of range of motion. For the period January 1, 2003 through December 7, 2003, and from April 1, 2004, a temporary total rating of 100 percent was in effect followed by a permanent 40 percent evaluation.

The deciding factor: The veteran's left ankle disability did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation beyond 40 percent due to the absence of additional limitation of motion or other factors warranting higher ratings under relevant diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

left ankle and foot injury with arthritis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

January 11, 2005

Citation

0500760

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