The Veteran's residuals of a Muscle Group XI injury, including right ankle loss of motion and compartmental syndrome, were initially evaluated as 20 percent disabling from September 13, 2002 until June 26, 2007. After that period, the disability was re-evaluated to 30 percent disabling. The Board found no evidence supporting a higher evaluation based on muscle or neurological symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ankle loss of motion and compartmental syndrome did not meet the criteria for more severe evaluations under Diagnostic Codes 5311 (muscle disabilities) or 8521 (neurological disorders).
- Claimed conditions
- Muscle Group XI injury, compartmental syndrome, right ankle loss of motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2010
- Citation
- 1009326
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- Granted
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- Denied
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- Dismissed
The veteran's appeal has been withdrawn, and the case is dismissed.
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