The Veteran's knee and ankle conditions have been rated based on their current functional limitations. The right ankle strain has resulted in a compensable evaluation since August 1, 2006.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ankle strains meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5271 due to moderate limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Strain, Right Knee Strain, Left Ankle Strain, Right Ankle Strain, L5 Spondylolysis with First Degree L5-S1 Spondylolisthesis, Bilateral Mid-Tibia Stress Fractures
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2010
- Citation
- 1002558
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD was granted a 50 percent evaluation effective March 27, 2024. The claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right hand, left ankle strain, and right knee strain were remanded.
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