The Veteran's service-connected left ankle disorder is rated at 20 percent prior to September 1, 2009 and at 30 percent from September 1, 2009. The Board has also granted a TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's left ankle disorder is manifested by pain and limited range of motion, warranting a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5270 as of September 1, 2009. The Board granted TDIU based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 2, 2010
- Citation
- 1028881
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