The veteran's initial rating for left ankle mild degenerative joint disease was denied as the evidence did not show marked limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The November 2005 VA examination showed full range of motion and no significant functional loss, thus a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5271 was not warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle mild degenerative joint disease, left leg varicose veins
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 13, 2008
- Citation
- 0815621
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.
What you can do next
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