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.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show marked limitation of motion to warrant a higher rating for the ankle disability, and the right foot disability is remanded for further evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle arthritis, Right ankle fracture dislocation of the subtalar joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19146237
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
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