The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for chronic left ankle strain and post-operative Morton's neuroma, left foot have been denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's left ankle condition is characterized by moderate limited motion, which corresponds to the current 10 percent disability rating assigned. The maximum 20 percent rating requires marked limited motion of the ankle, which is not demonstrated in this case.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic left ankle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 2, 2016
- Citation
- 1617464
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