The Veteran's left ankle degenerative joint disease has been granted an initial rating of 20 percent, effective June 22, 2010. The disability is characterized by X-ray evidence of arthritis, pain, and functional loss producing marked limited motion of the ankle.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s left ankle degenerative joint disease was found to have a significant impact on his range of motion, resulting in marked limitation of motion which warranted an initial rating of 20 percent under DC 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
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- Decision date
- August 3, 2020
- Citation
- 20051171
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