The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of left ankle instability, right heel plantar fasciitis, and recurrent urinary tract infections were denied as the evidence did not show marked limitation of motion or other significant impairment warranting a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted in May 2004 and February 2010 found that the Veteran's left ankle instability resulted in moderate limitation of motion, which is already reflected by the current 10% evaluation. The claims for right heel plantar fasciitis and recurrent urinary tract infections were not supported by evidence showing impairment warranting a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2010
- Citation
- 1044286
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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