The Veteran's right ankle condition, including peroneal tendinitis with chronic instability and a chronic lateral complex tear, has been rated at 10 percent since June 12, 2008.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed significant functional impairment due to marked motion restriction of the right ankle, warranting the current 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- peroneal tendinitis, chronic instability, chronic lateral complex tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 6, 2013
- Citation
- 1314879
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What this means for you
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