The Veteran's right ankle disability, including a fracture and arthritis, is rated at 30 percent. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating as there was no ankylosis or nonunion of the tibia and fibula.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed limited range of motion but no evidence of ankylosis or nonunion, which are required for higher ratings under relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle fracture with arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18129308
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