The Board has determined that the veteran's claims for compensable ratings for an appendectomy scar and right ankle fracture are not supported by the evidence of record. The preponderance of the evidence does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show limitation of motion or other functional impairment that would warrant a higher evaluation, and the veteran's symptoms were noted to be primarily pain without additional loss of function due to pain on use or fatigue.
- Claimed conditions
- Appendectomy Scar, Right Ankle Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0632473
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- Denied
The Veteran's right ankle disability resulted in moderate limitation of motion prior to August 28, 2018. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating as the degree of loss was not pronounced or striking.
- Granted
Service connection for PTSD is granted. The rating for right ankle fracture residuals remains at 10 percent.
- Granted
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