The Veteran's left ankle scar, back condition, and tarsal tunnel syndrome in the left ankle are all granted. The left ankle scar is rated at a compensable level (10%). The back condition is rated at 20% prior to March 16, 2015, and 30% after that date. The tarsal tunnel syndrome in the left ankle is also rated at 10% prior to March 16, 2015, and 30% thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions were found to meet or approximate the criteria for the assigned ratings based on their severity and impact on daily life.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Left ankle scar"}, {"condition_name":"Lumbar strain (back condition)"}, {"condition_name":"Tarsal tunnel syndrome in the left ankle (damage to tibial nerve)"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2019
- Citation
- 19103530
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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