The VA denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected left ankle disability, finding that it only met the criteria for a 10 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's left ankle disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his range of motion was within normal limits with some pain at the end of dorsiflexion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 29, 2006
- Citation
- 0636952
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including the service connection claims and a new rating for left ankle disability. The lung disorder claim was reopened but remains pending.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a left ankle fracture was denied as his disability is currently rated at 10 percent.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the veteran's residuals of a left ankle fracture warrant an increased rating to 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 5262 for impairment of the tibia and fibula, as his disability more nearly approximates the criteria required for that rating.
- Granted
The Board finds that the veteran's low back disorder is secondary to his service-connected lower extremity disabilities and grants secondary service connection. The left ankle fracture residuals are rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available.
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