The Veteran's chronic left ankle strain is currently rated at 20 percent, the highest available under Diagnostic Code 5271 for limitation of motion. The evidence does not support a higher rating as there is no ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ankle disability has been evaluated based on its current functional impairment and pain without ankylosis, which precludes the assignment of a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic Left Ankle Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2018
- Citation
- 1810885
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