The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, with a 30% rating granted for the right distal fibula fracture at the ankle disability from February 28, 2019.,A new and material claim has also been granted for nerve damage due to cervical vertebrae collapse.
The deciding factor: The VA examination in February 2019 showed marked disability of the right ankle, warranting a higher rating than previously assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Disorder, Nerve Damage due to Cervical Vertebrae Collapse, Vision Impairment (Photophobia)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2019
- Citation
- 19163809
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What this means for you
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