The Board has determined that the Veteran's right ankle disability with traumatic arthritis does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows marked limited motion of the ankle but no evidence of ankylosis. The Veteran's right ankle disability is evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5271, which requires a maximum 20 percent rating for marked limitation of motion. Considering all relevant factors, including pain and functional loss, the Board finds that the current 20 percent rating adequately reflects the severity of the Veteran's disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle disability with traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2021
- Citation
- 21076829
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