The Veteran's left ankle and lumbar strain disabilities have been rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board denied increased ratings for these conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other functional loss.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s left ankle disability is currently evaluated at 10 percent under DC 5271 due to moderate limitation of motion. His lumbar strain is rated as 10 percent disabling under DC 5237, which considers forward flexion greater than 60 degrees and a combined range of motion greater than 120 degrees without IVDS or associated neurological impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of left ankle sprain, Degenerative arthritis of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 2, 2021
- Citation
- 21040092
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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