The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his service-connected fractured left ankle was denied by the Board. The current evaluation is 20 percent, effective from September 28, 2001.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any ankylosis or associated neurological/ muscular manifestations that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- fractured left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2014
- Citation
- 1401981
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