The veteran's postoperative residuals of a left ankle fracture are rated at 30 percent, and his left ankle scars are rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA compensation examinations consistently showed significant limitation of motion in the left ankle, with pain on use including during flare-ups. The medical evidence supported these findings, warranting higher ratings for both conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle fracture, Left ankle scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0602487
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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