The veteran's postoperative residuals of a right ankle fracture were rated at 30 percent, and the ratings for right peroneal nerve neuropathy and calf muscle atrophy remained unchanged.
The deciding factor: The range of motion of the right ankle was from zero degrees dorsiflexion to 10 degrees plantar flexion, warranting a 30 percent rating. There was no evidence of moderate or moderately severe disability for the calf muscles or peroneal nerve neuropathy that would justify higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the left hip, Postoperative residuals of a right ankle fracture, Right peroneal nerve neuropathy, Calf muscle atrophy, Bilateral knee disorders
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0812040
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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