The Veteran's right and left ankle disabilities have been rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board has determined that a rating of 20 percent is warranted for each ankle disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations revealed that the Veteran's range of motion was limited to dorsiflexion to 10 degrees and plantar flexion to 45 degrees, resulting in marked impairment not meeting the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 5271. The Board found that the functional limitations due to instability more nearly approximated marked impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right ankle sprain, Residuals of a left ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2015
- Citation
- 1549334
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a higher disability rating for GERD and left ankle sprain to allow the AOJ to review additional evidence.
- Granted
The Board granted restoration of a 10 percent rating for the service-connected residuals of a left ankle sprain, effective October 1, 2020, and also granted a 20 percent rating for the period of the appeal.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric conditions and orthopedic issues, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance. The Board has determined that he requires this assistance due to his service-connected conditions.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for specially adapted housing or special home adaptation grant as they do not result in a total and permanent disability to preclude locomotion without aids.
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