The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were generally granted, with the exception of his request to reopen a claim for service connection for a right foot disability. The rating for residuals of fracture, dislocation of right ankle with traumatic arthritis was increased from 10% to 20% effective June 3, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's knee and ankle disabilities were found to meet the criteria for the assigned ratings based on their severity and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Trauma with Arthritis, Right Ankle Fracture with Traumatic Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2012
- Citation
- 1215437
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