The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected fractured right ankle with degenerative joint disease and degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating based on current symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports indicated no additional limitation of motion due to pain or other factors, and the Veteran's disability was rated at the highest percentage for marked limitation of ankle motion and forward flexion limited to 70 degrees with extension limited to 30 degrees in the lumbosacral spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Fractured right ankle, Degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2010
- Citation
- 1014083
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What this means for you
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- Denied
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