The Board has granted initial compensable ratings of 10% for the Veteran's service-connected right index finger disability, left ankle sprain, and right knee prepatellar bursitis.
The deciding factor: VA examinations showed decreased motion, pain, and diminished grip in the Veteran's right index finger; weakness, instability, and pain on use in his left ankle; and no limitation of motion or other functional impairment in his right knee. These findings supported a higher initial rating under DC 5229 for the right index finger.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Index Finger Disability, Left Ankle Sprain, Right Knee Prepatellar Bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 30, 2012
- Citation
- 1211679
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board has granted restoration of the Veteran's ratings for his service-connected right and left ankle disabilities from 30% to 10%, effective November 1, 2020.
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