The Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability, which includes a fracture of the right talus and shin splint, has been rated at 10 percent since July 1978. The Board found that his current condition warrants an increased rating to 20 percent due to marked limitation of motion in the ankle.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ankle disability caused marked limitation of motion, including pain, instability, and difficulty standing or walking for extended periods.
- Claimed conditions
- status post fracture of the right talus, shin splint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20040742
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