The Veteran's left ankle sprain/strain is currently rated at 20% from November 7, 2012 onwards. His degenerative changes of the lumbar spine are not considered service-connected.,Service connection for a right wrist disability was granted in September 2011.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left ankle sprain/strain has been shown to have significant functional loss, warranting a higher rating from November 7, 2012 onwards. His degenerative changes of the lumbar spine do not meet the criteria for service connection under the General Formula.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle sprain/strain, degenerative changes of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2014
- Citation
- 1430819
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