The Veteran's service-connected residuals of right ankle sprain are currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that this rating is appropriate given the evidence showing moderate limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings and treatment records show moderate limitation of motion in the right ankle, which corresponds to a 10% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19196550
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in the November 2018 VA examination, and an addendum opinion is needed regarding the severity, frequency, and duration of any flare-ups, and the degree of functional loss during flare-ups with respect to the Veteran's right ankle disability.
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