The Veteran's right ankle DJD with instability is rated at 10 percent prior to February 13, 2014. From February 13, 2014, the rating is increased to 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed marked limitation of motion in the right ankle starting from February 13, 2014.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2018
- Citation
- 18140182
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