The Veteran's left wrist disability is due to his service-connected right ankle disability and has been granted.,The Veteran's right leg disability is also due to his service-connected right ankle disability and has been granted.,For the period prior to November 2, 2012, a 50 percent rating for depressive disorder has been granted. For the period since November 2, 2012, a higher rating is not warranted.,A 50 percent rating for migraine headaches has been granted.,For the period prior to November 5, 2012, a 10 percent rating for asthma has been granted. For the period since November 5, 2012, a higher rating is not warranted.,A 30 percent rating for TMJ disorder based on limitation of motion has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 20 percent rating for TMJ disorder based on unilateral loss of whole or part of ramus involving loss of temporomandibular articulation has been granted.,A 20 percent rating for the right ankle disability has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 10 percent rating for the lumbar spine disability has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 10 percent rating for the right knee disability has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 10 percent rating for the left knee disability has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,A 10 percent rating for the right carpal tunnel syndrome has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,A 10 percent rating for the right lower extremity neuropathy has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For the period prior to December 13, 2012, a 10 percent rating for GERD has been granted. For the period since December 13, 2012, a higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 10 percent rating for the left ankle disability has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.,For all periods under appeal, a 10 percent rating for sinusitis has been granted. A higher rating is not warranted.

The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's left wrist and right leg disabilities are secondary to his service-connected right ankle disability.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's depressive disorder is due to his service-connected right ankle disability, leading to a 50 percent rating for this period and a higher rating not being warranted for other periods under appeal.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's migraine headaches are related to his service-connected right ankle disability, resulting in a 50 percent rating.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's asthma is due to his service-connected right ankle disability, leading to a 10 percent rating for this period and a higher rating not being warranted for other periods under appeal.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's TMJ disorder is related to his service-connected right ankle disability, resulting in a 30 percent rating based on limitation of motion. A higher rating is not warranted.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's TMJ disorder is due to his service-connected right ankle disability, leading to a 20 percent rating for all periods under appeal.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's right ankle disability is related to his service-connected right ankle disability, resulting in a 20 percent rating for all periods under appeal.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's lumbar spine disability is due to his service-connected right ankle disability, leading to a 10 percent rating for this period and a higher rating not being warranted for other periods under appeal.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's right knee and left knee disabilities are related to his service-connected right ankle disability, resulting in a 10 percent rating for these conditions for all periods under appeal.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's right carpal tunnel syndrome is due to his service-connected right ankle disability, leading to a 10 percent rating for this period and a higher rating not being warranted for other periods under appeal.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's right lower extremity neuropathy is related to his service-connected right ankle disability, resulting in a 10 percent rating for this period and a higher rating not being warranted for other periods under appeal.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's GERD is due to his service-connected right ankle disability, leading to a 10 percent rating for this period and a higher rating not being warranted for other periods under appeal.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's left ankle disability is related to his service-connected right ankle disability, resulting in a 10 percent rating for all periods under appeal.,The evidence shows that the Veteran's sinusitis is due to his service-connected right ankle disability, leading to a 10 percent rating for this period and a higher rating not being warranted for other periods under appeal.

Claimed conditions

left wrist disability, right leg disability, depressive disorder, migraine headaches, asthma, TMJ disorder, right ankle disability, lumbar spine disability, right knee disability, left knee disability, right carpal tunnel syndrome, right lower extremity neuropathy, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), left ankle disability, sinusitis

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 20, 2015

Citation

1511886

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