The Veteran's bilateral traumatic arthritis of the ankles, right ankle fracture with traumatic arthritis, and left ankle sprain with traumatic arthritis have been rated as 10 percent each since October 16, 1989. The Veteran is entitled to a higher rating for his right ankle condition from November 8, 1999; and, in excess of 20 percent from August 4, 2004.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently noted the presence of traumatic arthritis with no significant limitation of motion or instability. The Veteran's complaints were consistent with his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral traumatic arthritis of the ankles, residuals of a right ankle fracture with traumatic arthritis, residuals of a left ankle sprain with traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 17, 2009
- Citation
- 0943815
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) for loss of use of his right foot, finding that he does not meet the criteria for SMC based on service-connected disabilities.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeals for the rating higher than 20 percent for left ankle tendonitis with traumatic arthritis and residuals of a right ankle fracture with traumatic arthritis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the combined impact of his service-connected disabilities on his employability.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected residuals of a right ankle fracture with traumatic arthritis, effective from when the disability was first rated in July 1988.
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