The Board denied a compensable rating for the left ankle disability prior to June 21, 1994 and denied a rating in excess of 10 percent from that date.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show more than moderate limitation of motion or ankylosis of the left ankle, which would warrant a compensable rating. From June 21, 1994, the disability was manifested by pain and some swelling but no more significant functional impairment that would justify a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Ankle Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0609812
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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