The Veteran's right ankle osteoarthritis is rated at 20 percent from March 28, 2013 to August 14, 2014 and from October 1, 2014 to January 12, 2016. A rating in excess of 20 percent for right ankle osteoarthritis on or after March 1, 2017 is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ankle disability has been rated based on limitation of motion and does not meet the criteria for ankylosis, malunion of the os calcis or astragalus, or evidence of an astragalectomy. The current rating reflects a moderate to marked limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22029083
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examination and opinions were inadequate, necessitating further developments to determine if the Veteran's right ankle disability is related to service.
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