The Veteran's left ankle disability is currently rated at an initial noncompensable rating, but the Board has determined that a 10 percent rating is warranted based on moderate limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: VA examinations demonstrated normal ranges of motion with no further limitations or objective evidence of painful motion. However, the Veteran's subjective reports and functional impact due to pain resulted in a moderate functional limitation of ankle motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle sprain residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 22, 2016
- Citation
- 1633267
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