The Board found that the veteran's right ankle disability, manifested by X-ray evidence of arthritis and limited motion, does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The clinical findings did not support a higher evaluation as there was no evidence of ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture, medial malleolus, right tibia, arthritis of the ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2005
- Citation
- 0527896
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