The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left ankle sprain and status post right ankle sprain were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions warranted a higher disability rating based on their current severity.
- Claimed conditions
- right inguinal hernia, left ankle sprain, status post right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 15, 2010
- Citation
- 1022193
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