The Veteran's left ankle condition was not manifested by pain or marked limited motion prior to March 19, 2015. From that date forward, the evidence does not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.,For the period from May 10, 2011 to December 24, 2013, the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or maintain a substantially gainful occupation.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support findings of marked limited motion or painful motion for any portion of the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle sprain with DJD, Multiple traumatic fractures of the right foot with mild hallux valgus, hammer toe, and DJD of the metatarsophalangeal joint, Service-connected lumbar spine disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 12, 2020
- Citation
- 20053561
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