The Veteran's service-connected arthritis of the right and left ankles have been granted increased ratings to 20 percent effective from February 4, 2009. The Veteran's pseudofolliculitis barbae has not met the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: Increased limitation of motion in both ankles was demonstrated with pain on movement and no additional loss during flare-ups or repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- Arthritis of the Right Ankle, Arthritis of the Left Ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2010
- Citation
- 1025299
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The Veteran's right ankle disability is currently rated at 20 percent, effective February 19, 2009. The claim for an increased rating for PTSD prior to June 27, 2012 and thereafter has been withdrawn.
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