The Veteran's right ankle sprain is currently rated at 20 percent, the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5271 for moderate limitation of motion. The evidence does not support a higher rating as there is no ankylosis or other disabling conditions that would warrant a different evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ankle sprain has been treated and improved with surgery, but still shows some functional loss and pain symptoms which do not meet the criteria for more severe disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2017
- Citation
- 1709667
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