The Veteran's left Achilles tendinitis with a spur was initially rated as noncompensable from October 7, 1992 to July 12, 1994 and then rated as 10 percent disabling from July 13, 1994. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating prior to July 13, 1994 or for a higher rating thereafter.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed no actual limitation of motion of the affected joint and X-rays were negative throughout the period in question.
- Claimed conditions
- left Achilles tendinitis with a spur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2011
- Citation
- 1112077
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