The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The right and left ankle disabilities are currently rated at the maximum allowable under VA regulations, while the low back disability is rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any additional functional loss or impairment that would warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other factors such as pain, weakness, fatigability, or lack of endurance.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle sprain with calcaneal spur, Left ankle sprain with calcaneal spur, Arthritis of the lumbar spine (low back disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 12, 2016
- Citation
- 1601105
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