The Veteran's appeal is denied as the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected right ankle sprain with posttraumatic arthritis.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and treatment records consistently show that the Veteran's right ankle disorder has no more than dorsiflexion to 5 degrees, which is within the range required for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5270. The evidence does not meet the criteria for ankylosis or warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle sprain, posttraumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1012623
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the service-connected right ankle sprain, but denied an increased rating in excess of 20 percent.
- Denied
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- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a right ankle disability, diagnosed as chronic right ankle sprain. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder was remanded for further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a supplemental medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's knee and ankle disabilities without medication, as well as an opinion on the etiology of his psychiatric conditions.
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