The Veteran's service-connected residuals of left ankle sprain are not manifested by a marked limitation of ankle motion or ankylosis, and thus do not warrant an evaluation in excess of the current 10 percent rating.,Prior to December 21, 2011, the Veteran's recurrent folliculitis of the arms and chest did not encompass at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of his entire body or exposed areas affected. From December 21, 2011, it has not encompassed 20 to 40 percent of his entire body or exposed areas affected.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions did not meet the criteria for higher evaluations under the applicable rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of left ankle sprain with degenerative joint disease, Pseudofolliculitis barbae
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 28, 2012
- Citation
- 1240617
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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