The Board has granted initial 10 percent ratings for right and left ankle sprain residuals, finding that the Veteran's subjective reports of pain, instability, and weakness are consistent with his objective examination findings.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed painful motion, weakened movement, excess fatigability, and instability of station in both ankles, which were found to be productive of functional loss as contemplated by the rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Sprain, Left Ankle Sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2014
- Citation
- 1453967
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- Granted
The Board has granted restoration of the Veteran's ratings for his service-connected right and left ankle disabilities from 30% to 10%, effective November 1, 2020.
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