The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the Veteran's right ankle condition as of March 17, 2009. The initial noncompensable ratings assigned in June 2004 have been increased to reflect this change.
The deciding factor: The March 2009 VA examination showed marked limitation of motion in the right ankle, warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Condition, Tendonitis of Right Shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 29, 2010
- Citation
- 1011666
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