The Veteran's left ankle disability, including a fracture and cyst, has been rated at 20 percent since June 2006. The claim for higher ratings is granted.
The deciding factor: The VA compensation examination confirmed the presence of chronic instability, synovitis, and a cyst in the left heel, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Ankle Fracture with Instability, Chronic Synovitis, Cyst in Left Heel
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 31, 2014
- Citation
- 1413449
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What this means for you
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