The Board denied an initial compensable evaluation for residuals of a right ankle sprain prior to February 27, 2004, and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent from February 27, 2004.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate more than mild limitation of motion or other significant findings that would warrant a compensable evaluation under the applicable rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0908745
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