The Board granted a 10 percent increased disability rating for the service-connected left ankle disability, but remanded the issue of an increased disability rating in excess of 30 percent for eczema for additional development.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on painful limitation of motion and the application of Diagnostic Code 5271 with consideration of 38 C.F.R. § 4.59, as well as the Veteran's credible testimony regarding pain during the entire increased rating period.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of internal fixation of the left ankle and left fibula (left ankle disability), Eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21062805
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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