The Board has granted an initial increased evaluation of 10% for the veteran's residuals of a right ankle sprain, but denied the claim for an increase in his noncompensable rating for residuals of a right thumb injury.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed moderate limitation of motion of the right ankle, warranting a 10% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5271. The veteran's subjective reports and physical examination findings supported this assessment.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of right thumb injury, Residuals of right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 9, 2008
- Citation
- 0830475
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for residuals of right ankle sprain, allergies, bilateral flat feet, and a psychiatric disorder to provide notice regarding the Veteran's right to a hearing.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's right ankle disability, effective August 24, 2009. The decision finds that the Veteran's symptoms of marked limitation of movement qualify him for this rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's right ankle arthritis and residuals of sprain, effective November 16, 2017. The case is remanded for consideration of TDIU due to service-connected right ankle disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted as his service-connected disabilities render him unemployable, with reasonable doubt resolved in his favor.
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