The Veteran's initial increased evaluation for right ankle condition prior to December 9, 2015 was denied as his range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,For the period from December 9, 2015 onwards, the Veteran's right ankle condition continued to be rated at 20 percent due to lack of ankylosis or other specific findings warranting a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran’s right ankle condition warranted a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to December 9, 2015. The November 2014 VA examination indicated moderate limitation of motion without ankylosis or other specific findings.,For the period from December 9, 2015 onwards, the Veteran's right ankle condition was evaluated at 20 percent as there was no evidence of ankylosis or other specific findings warranting a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle tendonitis, Right ankle instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19170296
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- Granted
The Veteran's right ankle disability, which includes arthritis and tendonitis, is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 40 percent for the entire appeal period.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for right ankle tendonitis and pineal brain cyst due to insufficient consideration of her statements regarding onset and continuity of symptoms, as well as the adequacy of the August 2020 VA examination.
- Denied
The Veteran's right ankle disability, including instability and tendonitis, is rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating due to lack of marked limited motion or other significant impairment.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for right ankle instability and secondary service connection for a right ankle scar. The decision also readjudicates the claim of service connection for the right ankle scar.
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