The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the left and right ankles were denied as his conditions did not warrant a rating higher than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that both ankles had marked limitation of motion without ankylosis, malunion of the os calcis or astragalus, astragalectomy, or loss of use of the foot. The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the left ankle, Degenerative joint disease of the right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 11, 2016
- Citation
- 1627483
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease of the right ankle and entitlement to TDIU due to an issue being inextricably intertwined.
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