The Veteran's right and left ankle disabilities have been granted increased ratings of 20 percent each, effective November 18, 2009. The disabilities are rated based on limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed moderate to severe impairment in both ankles due to limited range of motion and instability, warranting the maximum schedular rating for ankle disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of right ankle injury, Residuals of left ankle injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1024738
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's DDD of the lumbar spine is rated at 40 percent, but no higher. The effective date for service connection of right knee osteoarthritis is denied. Right knee and ankle disabilities are remanded for further examination.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals have been resolved by the RO, and he has received staged ratings for his disabilities. As a result, there are no remaining issues to be decided.
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