The Veteran's left ankle/foot disability, characterized as traumatic arthritis with limitation of motion and claw foot, has been rated at 30 percent since September 19, 2006. The current rating is appropriate given the findings from the July 2009 VA examination.
The deciding factor: The July 2009 VA examination report showed significant limitation of motion in the left ankle/foot, which supports a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5278 for claw foot. The Veteran's disability does not meet criteria for ankylosis or warrant higher ratings based on other diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic arthritis with limitation of motion, left ankle and foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 4, 2010
- Citation
- 1029273
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