The VA denied an increased disability evaluation for the veteran's right ankle injury, finding that it did not warrant a rating greater than 20 percent prior to February 18, 2005, and 30 percent beginning February 18, 2005.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed varying degrees of disability with no loss of use of the right foot, which precluded higher ratings under applicable VA rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2006
- Citation
- 0610687
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and a need for additional VA examination. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right ankle injury is pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate VA examinations and requests for additional medical records.
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