The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's residuals of right ankle sprain, effective October 31, 2008. The evidence shows marked limitation of motion during flare-ups but no ankylosis or other significant impairment.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently showed marked limitation of motion with pain and swelling, which more nearly approximated the criteria for a 20 percent rating under DC 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2020
- Citation
- 20036847
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