The Veteran's right ankle sprain is rated at 10 percent, and his chronic lumbar strain prior to April 1, 2020 was also rated at 10 percent.,For the period before April 1, 2020, the Veteran's chronic lumbar strain was rated as 10 percent due to forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records did not show ankylosis or any other condition that would warrant a higher rating for right ankle sprain. The Veteran's symptoms were considered, but they did not meet the criteria for marked limited motion.,Prior to April 1, 2020, the Veteran's chronic lumbar strain was rated at 10 percent based on forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees. This rating is consistent with the pre-February 7, 2021 criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle sprain, chronic lumbar strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21066601
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