The Veteran's left ankle sprain with degenerative changes was found to have no more than moderate limitation of motion, and thus did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had limited range of motion in his left ankle but did not demonstrate marked limitation or other significant impairment as required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle sprain with degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 26, 2011
- Citation
- 1120538
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left ankle sprain with degenerative changes, finding that it is related to an in-service injury and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a scheduling issue for an in-person hearing at the RO. The Veteran's appeal is still pending and will be reconsidered after the hearing.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, rated at 70 percent disabling, meets the threshold requirement for special monthly compensation by reason of being housebound due to his TDIU status. He does not meet the criteria for aid and attendance benefits.
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