The Veteran's right ankle disability was previously rated at 10 percent, but the May 2009 VA examination showed marked limitation of motion. The Board has granted a higher rating of 20 percent effective from May 12, 2009.
The deciding factor: The May 2009 VA examination indicated substantial decrease in right ankle range of motion to half the normal amount, warranting a higher disability rating of 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 16, 2010
- Citation
- 1030640
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for service connection of his right ankle disability is denied. For the entire period on appeal, a rating of 30 percent for right ankle ankylosis with tenosynovitis status post arthrodesis is granted.
- Whole decision: Granted
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