The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ankle fracture, status post open reduction and internal fixation, warrants a 20 percent disability rating for the entire appeal period.
The deciding factor: The examination reports consistently noted marked limitation of motion during periods of flare-ups, which is indicative of 'marked' limitation of motion under DC 5271. The Veteran's symptoms included pain, weakness, fatigability, and incoordination significantly limiting his functional ability with repeated use over a period of time.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle fracture, status post open reduction and internal fixation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2018
- Citation
- 1801641
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal of whether new and material evidence has been presented to reopen a claim of service connection for a left ankle fracture is dismissed. The Board will consider the Veteran's claims for service connection for a brain tumor and heart disease related to in-service exposure to commercial herbicides, PCBs, and asbestos.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, with some issues being remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for left ankle fracture to obtain an adequate medical opinion.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal in its entirety, and the claims for service connection and higher ratings were dismissed.
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