The Veteran's service-connected left ankle disability, manifested by pain and limited motion, is currently rated at a minimum of 10 percent. The Board has determined that the evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's left ankle disability results in pain and limited motion, warranting a minimum 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5271. There is no evidence of marked limitation of motion or other conditions that would justify a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound to the left ankle, Achilles tendon repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2017
- Citation
- 1751951
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