The Veteran's right ankle disability does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent, and he is not entitled to TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show marked limitation of motion or other factors that would warrant a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes. Additionally, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude more than marginal employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right ankle injury, Neuropathy of the ulnar nerve, right hand, Residuals of a fracture, right wrist, Essential hypertension, Peptic ulcer disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2009
- Citation
- 0908233
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