The Veteran's right ankle Achilles tendonitis was evaluated under DC 5271, which applies to limitation of motion of the ankle. The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for this period.,Since August 1, 2012, the Veteran has been rated at 40 percent for right ankle Achilles tendonitis due to complete paralysis of the external popliteal nerve and foot drop.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the presence of ankylosis or functional ankylosis during the period from March 16, 2011 to June 26, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle Achilles tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21075618
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