The Veteran's degenerative changes of the right and left ankles have been rated at 10 percent since January 17, 2008.
The deciding factor: VA examinations showed a decrease in plantar flexion of both ankles after this date, warranting the increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Changes of the Right Ankle, Degenerative Changes of the Left Ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 7, 2010
- Citation
- 1033448
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for increased disability ratings for degenerative joint disease of the left knee and degenerative changes of the left ankle have been denied. The current ratings are considered appropriate based on the evidence provided.
- Denied
The Veteran's right ankle disability is currently rated at 20 percent, the highest rating available under Diagnostic Code 5271 for limitation of motion. The evidence does not support a higher evaluation as there is no indication of ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant a higher rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, coronary artery disease, low back strain, diabetes mellitus, cervical strain, and multiple knee conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has determined that a TDIU rating is warranted based on the combined effect of these disabilities.
- Denied
The veteran's claims for increased ratings for lumbosacral strain and a compensable rating for degenerative changes of the right ankle were denied. The claim for service connection for a left knee injury was not adjudicated as it was not addressed in this decision.
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