The Veteran's left ankle disability was rated at 10 percent prior to December 8, 2016. As of that date, the disability is rated at 20 percent due to marked limitation of motion. The compensable rating for the left wrist scar remains unchanged.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on December 8, 2016, showed a significant reduction in dorsiflexion of the left ankle, more closely approximating marked limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Status post-surgical repair of a ruptured left Achilles tendon, Left wrist scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 18, 2018
- Citation
- 1803314
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