The Veteran's right ankle arthritis is currently rated at 20 percent from June 22, 2009. The left ankle arthritis remains rated at 20 percent throughout the rating period.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records consistently show significant pain and limited motion in both ankles, with no ankylosis or instability noted. The highest possible rating for limitation of motion is already assigned (20%), so any additional disability due to pain cannot be considered separately.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle arthritis, right ankle arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 3, 2021
- Citation
- 21011949
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