The Veteran's service-connected right Achilles tendon repair and associated scars have been granted initial compensable ratings, with the scar disabilities receiving separate evaluations.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations confirmed that the Veteran had limited ankle motion due to his SP right Achilles tendon repair, warranting a 10% rating under DC 5271. The scars were rated separately based on their size and pain, resulting in two 10% ratings effective October 5, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Achilles tendon repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2013
- Citation
- 1318915
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right Achilles tendon repair, right ankle instability, and right ankle scar have been denied. The current rating of 20 percent for the right Achilles tendon repair is maintained.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his right and left ankle conditions were denied. The RO granted a 10% rating for the left ankle prior to June 17, 2010, and a 20% rating thereafter. A 20% rating was also granted for the right ankle from February 14, 2012, to June 13, 2016. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating on or after June 13, 2016, was denied.
- Granted
The Board granted an increased rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's residuals of right Achilles tendon repair, effective from June 27, 2011.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected right Achilles tendon repair is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective as of the date of the decision.
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