The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for residuals, post-operative left ankle fracture was denied as the criteria for a higher rating were not met.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on marked limitation of motion or other factors such as pain and functional loss due to repetitive use. The current 20 percent rating adequately compensates him for his ankle disability.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals, post-operative left ankle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2008
- Citation
- 0815010
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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