The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for posttraumatic arthritis of the right ankle and left (minor) shoulder osteoarthritis, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for higher schedular ratings under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant a higher rating, and the Veteran's subjective complaints of pain and limited motion were already contemplated by the current 20% and 10% ratings respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic arthritis of the right ankle, left (minor) shoulder osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2015
- Citation
- 1514267
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- Granted
The Veteran's left ankle sprain and degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine are now rated at their maximum schedular ratings, with a 20% rating for the right ankle posttraumatic arthritis. The decision grants these ratings throughout the appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted effective dates of November 15, 2016 for the awards of a 10% disability rating for bilateral hallux valgus. The issues of increased ratings for other conditions are remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than January 16, 2009, for the assignment of a 10 percent initial evaluation for service-connected posttraumatic arthritis of the right ankle is denied. The claim for tinnitus was granted with an effective date of October 15, 2019.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including new VA examinations and the provision of outstanding treatment records.
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