The veteran's residuals of a right ankle sprain did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent from September 25, 2003 to August 1, 2007 and 20 percent therefrom.
The deciding factor: The evidence failed to demonstrate additional functional impairment due to pain or weakness that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 7, 2008
- Citation
- 0811379
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- Whole decision: Granted
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