The Board denied a rating higher than 10 percent for residuals of a left ankle injury, as the veteran's symptoms did not equate to or more nearly approximate marked limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The veteran had at least 90% of full dorsiflexion and 50% of full plantar flexion with pain, but without additional functional loss due to repetitive motion, weakness, fatigue, lack of endurance, gross incoordination, or excessive or awkward motion, which did not equate to marked limitation of motion under Diagnostic Code 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a left ankle injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2008
- Citation
- 0810052
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board denied ratings in excess of the current assigned ratings for the Veteran's left and right ankle injuries, chronic kidney disease, and patellofemoral pain syndrome of the right knee. However, a 10 percent rating was granted for hypertension.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of her right ankle disability, residuals of a left ankle injury, and diabetes mellitus.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a comprehensive examination to consider all of the Veteran's service-connected disabilities and their combined effect on his employment.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, sleep apnea, and chronic back condition, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment due to his psychiatric disorders and physical disabilities. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these factors.
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