The Veteran's right ankle strain is currently rated at 10 percent, which reflects moderate limitation of motion. The Board finds no evidence of marked limitation of motion.,For the period prior to July 26, 2016, the Veteran’s DJD of the right knee was characterized by pain and some limitation of motion; however, there is no indication of ankylosis or severe symptoms warranting a higher rating. Since July 26, 2016, the Veteran's right foot pes planus and plantar fasciitis with callus on the great toe have resulted in moderate to severe unilateral symptoms.,Prior to July 31, 2013, the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to cervical strain. Since then, his disability has not met the criteria for favorable ankylosis or severe recurrent subluxation/lateral instability warranting a higher rating.,For the period prior to July 26, 2016, the Veteran's major depressive disorder did not result in occupational and social impairment with reduced reliability and productivity. Since then, his condition has resulted in such impairment but not to the extent that it would meet the criteria for greater disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating based on marked limitation of motion or ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle strain, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right knee, Right foot pes planus and plantar fasciitis with callus on the great toe, Chronic cervical strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20010459
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cervical spine strain, right wrist sprain, right knee strain, left knee strain, and right ankle strain. The disabilities are all deemed to have begun during the Veteran's active duty.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for a cervical spine disability, right ankle strain, and mild right foot retrocalcaneal spur as there is no evidence of an in-service injury or disease that could be linked to the current disabilities.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right ankle strain and remanded the issue of service connection for an acquired psychiatric disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right ankle strain. The claim will be returned for further development.
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