The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for right hip strain and right ankle strain has been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show limitation of abduction beyond 10 degrees, flexion limited to 45 degrees, extension limited to 5 degrees, or ankylosis in either condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no evidence of limitation of abduction beyond 10 degrees, flexion limited to 45 degrees, extension limited to 5 degrees, or ankylosis in the Veteran's right hip and right ankle conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hip Strain, Right Ankle Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20002434
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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