The Veteran's left ankle disability has been granted a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of this decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examination confirmed that the Veteran's left ankle disability is manifested by pain, stiffness and swelling with limited range of motion. These findings meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 5271 (limitation of motion).
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of the left femur, Fracture of the right patella, Fracture of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2015
- Citation
- 1521187
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected fracture of the left ankle is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on current medical evidence.
- Granted
The Veteran's residuals of a fracture of the left ankle have been rated at 20 percent since the effective date of service connection, which is not in dispute. The Board finds that his symptoms, including pain and limited motion, warrant this rating.
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