The Veteran's service-connected left ankle sprain has been rated as noncompensable prior to March 16, 2017 and at a 10 percent rating thereafter. The Board found that the disability manifested in painful motion throughout the relevant claim period but did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.,The Veteran's service-connected right wrist strain has been rated as 10 percent disabling since March 24, 2009. The Board determined that the evidence did not support a higher initial rating.
The deciding factor: Both conditions failed to meet the criteria for an increased disability rating based on the current manifestations and lack of additional functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Ankle Sprain, Right Wrist Strain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1733447
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The Veteran's PTSD, sleep apnea, hypertension, right MCA stroke with left-sided hemiplegia and major neurocognitive impairment, headaches, left ankle sprain, cervical sprain, and lumbar disc disease are all granted as secondary to service-connected conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examinations for the Veteran's right shoulder strain, left shoulder degenerative arthritis, right wrist strain, left wrist strain, right knee strain, and left knee strain are inadequate. The claims are therefore being remanded to schedule new examinations.
- Granted
The Board has granted restoration of the Veteran's ratings for his service-connected right and left ankle disabilities from 30% to 10%, effective November 1, 2020.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's PTSD was granted an increased rating of 50 percent from July 28, 2023. Other claims for increased ratings were denied.
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