The Veteran's left ankle disability was rated at 10% prior to February 22, 2019. Effective from February 22, 2019, the Veteran is granted a rating of 20%. The decision also addresses functional loss and other factors impacting the severity of her condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the left ankle disability had worsened since the previous examination in May 2016, resulting in marked limitation of motion which more closely approximated the level contemplated by a 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5271 for that period.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle sprain, traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 30, 2019
- Citation
- 19167533
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