The Board has granted an initial rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's residuals of a right ankle fracture, finding that his symptoms warrant this higher rating based on daily swelling and limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reports of daily swelling and pain were found to be credible and consistent with his service treatment records. The VA examiner noted moderate limitation of motion but also observed additional functional loss due to flare-ups and work limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 14, 2011
- Citation
- 1145535
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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