The Veteran's initial claim for a disability rating of 10 percent for chronic right ankle sprain was granted from January 8, 2013 to April 15, 2019. From April 15, 2019 forward, the Veteran is not entitled to an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's chronic right ankle sprain only limited his dorsiflexion to 15 degrees out of a normal range of 20 degrees, which did not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2019
- Citation
- 19181909
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a right hip strain, migraine and tension headaches, and chronic right ankle sprain as they require additional evidence through supplemental opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 30 percent for right shoulder rotator cuff tendinosis and arthralgia, in excess of 10 percent for left knee chondromalacia patella with degenerative arthritis, in excess of 10 percent for right knee chondromalacia patella with degenerative arthritis, and in excess of 20 percent for chronic right ankle sprain to obtain additional medical opinions.
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right elbow, right ankle, and depressive disorder and chronic pain syndrome.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the right ankle sprain and denied higher ratings for the other conditions.
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