The Veteran's DJD of the right ankle has been rated at 10 percent since February 15, 2011. The Board found that for the entire initial rating period from February 15, 2011, the disability was manifested by symptoms such as painful motion and intermittent swelling.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports showed symptoms of painful motion and intermittent swelling with dorsiflexion to 15 degrees and plantar flexion to 30 degrees. These findings did not meet or more nearly approximate a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1722290
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation for the entire appeal period prior to January 29, 2010. The Board granted a TDIU on an extra-schedular basis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right ankle DJD and left knee osteoarthritis due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran's current ratings of 10 percent are maintained.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right ankle has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is for a higher rating for his right ankle DJD, currently rated at 10 percent. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating.,The Veteran also appeals for an earlier effective date for the 10 percent rating he received in March 2015.
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