The Veteran's impairment of the tibia and fibula is granted a separate rating of 10 percent, but no higher, effective June 27, 2011. The claim for an increased rating for status post left ankle sprain remains pending.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed moderate limitation of motion in the left ankle with no marked limitation, and the Veteran's symptoms did not meet criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- Impairment of tibia and fibula, Status post left ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21075398
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