The Veteran's service-connected traumatic brain injury, left knee tendonitis, and right ankle sprain are all granted effective from August 24, 2010. The disability ratings for the left knee tendonitis and right ankle sprains have been restored to their original levels.,Service connection is established for bilateral optic neuropathy resulting in blindness without light perception in both eyes. The Veteran is also eligible for SMC at the (l) level due to his need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The effective date of August 24, 2010 was granted as it was when the Veteran first submitted a claim for service connection.,The disability ratings were restored based on new evidence received within one year of the June 2011 rating decision.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Left Knee Tendonitis, Right Ankle Sprain, Bilateral Optic Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 80%
- Decision date
- August 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18126728
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's right ankle disability, which includes a Brostrom reconstruction and right ankle sprain, is currently rated at 10 percent prior to November 14, 2024. The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the entire period on appeal based on marked limited motion of the right ankle.
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