The veteran's claim for a higher rating of his left ankle disability was denied. The RO found that the current 20 percent rating adequately addressed his impairment, as he had some occupational impairment due to this condition.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left ankle disability is already rated at its highest possible under the applicable diagnostic code, and there are no additional symptoms or factors warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0638659
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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