The Board has determined that the veteran's right Achilles tendonitis does not warrant a higher rating, as it is currently evaluated at 20 percent. The claim for an increased (compensable) rating for sinusitis remains in controversy due to the evidence supporting a 30 percent rating prior to October 7, 1996.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right Achilles tendonitis does not meet the criteria for higher ratings as it is currently evaluated at the maximum allowed under Diagnostic Code 5271 (marked limitation of motion). The sinusitis claim remains in controversy due to evidence supporting a 30 percent rating prior to October 7, 1996.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Achilles Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0637601
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What this means for you
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