The Board has determined that the veteran's left ankle disability warranted a rating of 30 percent effective June 25, 2002, due to severe posttraumatic degenerative arthritis with ankylosis and active osteomyelitis.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner diagnosed active osteomyelitis of the left distal tibia/fibula (ankle) and severe posttraumatic degenerative arthritis of the left ankle, which significantly affected the veteran's occupational activities by decreasing mobility and causing problems with lifting and carrying.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle fracture, Osteomyelitis (active), Post-traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2006
- Citation
- 0601924
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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