The veteran's left ankle sprain residuals have been rated at 20 percent since July 1, 1993.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's left ankle sprain residuals warranted a 20 percent rating based on marked limitation of ankle motion.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle sprain residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2006
- Citation
- 0602157
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Decisions by this judge: 2,196 · Granted: 17% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions have made it necessary for him to rely on the aid and attendance of another person since March 30, 2016. The Board has granted SMC based on this need.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for recurrent left ankle and leg disabilities due to a lack of adequate medical examination at the time of the January 2021 decision. The Veteran's complaints include in-service injuries, but further evaluation is needed.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left tarsal tunnel syndrome, finding that it is related to his service-connected left ankle sprain and lumbar spine radiculopathy. The appeal for staged disability ratings for left ankle sprain residuals remains pending.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle sprain residuals, severe right ankle sprain residuals with possible stress fracture, a left knee disability, and a right knee disability. The Board found no current disabilities in these areas.
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