The Veteran's right ankle arthritis and chronic conjunctivitis have been granted increased ratings to 20 percent effective from March 12, 2018, for the right ankle arthritis, and October 5, 2018, for the chronic conjunctivitis.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed marked limitation of motion in both conditions, warranting a 20% rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle arthritis, Chronic conjunctivitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2019
- Citation
- A19002900
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right ankle disability was granted a compensable rating from July 21, 2009 to February 16, 2018. A separate rating for the right foot disability is also remanded. The Veteran's request for an increased rating after February 16, 2018 and for a separate rating for the right foot disability are denied.
- Denied
The Veteran was not service-connected for a disability rated as 100 percent disabling for at least 10 years immediately preceding his death, and therefore the appellant is not entitled to DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1318.
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