The Veteran's left Achilles tendon rupture and associated ankle limitations are granted with a 10 percent rating. A separate 10 percent rating is also granted for the limitation of motion in his left ankle. The compensable rating for the surgical scar on his foot remains denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided evidence that supported the current ratings, including the Veteran's symptoms and physical findings which were consistent with the assigned disability levels under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Achilles tendon rupture, Left ankle limitation of motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19176239
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,341 · Granted: 33% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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What this means for you
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