The Board denied a rating higher than 20 percent for residuals of a right ankle fracture before September 1, 2003, and a rating higher than 30 percent from September 1, 2003.
The deciding factor: The criteria for ratings higher than 20 percent and 30 percent were not met based on the evidence provided.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right ankle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2008
- Citation
- 0815000
What this means for you
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