The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for osteoarthritis of the right ankle was denied as his disability did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed that the Veteran had marked limitation of ankle motion, but no ankle ankylosis. The pain and functional loss due to arthritis were considered in determining the appropriate rating.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 5, 2018
- Citation
- 1813199
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