The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his service-connected left ankle disability and scar of the left ankle were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent for the left ankle disability or any compensable rating for the scar.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed marked limitation of motion of the left ankle, but no ankylosis or other conditions warranting higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes. The Veteran's scar did not meet criteria for a compensable rating based on its size, depth, instability, or pain.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle injury, scar of left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18136559
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