The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected right ankle disability is manifested by moderate limitation of motion and pain, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The veteran's knee condition was initially granted but remains at a noncompensable level.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows no marked limitation of motion in the right ankle, with only moderate impairment due to pain and stiffness.
- Claimed conditions
- post-operative residuals of injury to the right ankle, residuals of right knee sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2005
- Citation
- 0501148
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