The Veteran's right ankle sprain residuals are currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The appeal for an increased rating was granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports and medical records consistently showed that the Veteran had a decreased range of motion in his right ankle but no more than moderate limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle sprain residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2012
- Citation
- 1241817
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) as it is inextricably intertwined with the remanded right and left knee increased rating claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected right ankle sprain residuals to afford the Veteran a VA examination and obtain a medical opinion regarding the severity of his condition, including any ameliorative effects of medication.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for right ankle sprain residuals, resolving reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's application to reopen his claim of service connection for right ankle sprain residuals is granted. The issues of service connection for a right ankle disorder, left ankle disorder, and a rating of more than 10 percent for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis since October 31, 2013 are remanded.
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