The Board has granted service connection for DJD of the right and left ankles, each initially rated at 10 percent. The veteran's appeal is for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The RO assigned initial 10% ratings for DJD of both ankles effective September 4, 2003, based on moderate limitation of motion and complaints of pain. The Board found that the veteran's symptoms warranted a higher rating since May 12, 2007.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right ankle, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 4, 2008
- Citation
- 0800355
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the entire appeal period prior to January 29, 2010. The Board granted a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for various ankle and knee conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right ankle DJD and left knee osteoarthritis due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran's current ratings of 10 percent are maintained.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right ankle has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.
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