The Veteran's right ankle condition was granted an initial rating of 10 percent, but no higher. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating based on marked limitation of motion. Service connection for his right shoulder, cervical spine, and lumbar spine conditions were remanded due to insufficient medical opinions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ankle condition was rated under DC 5271 as moderate limitation of motion provided the minimum compensable rating available under the appropriate diagnostic code for the joint with evidence of painful motion. The Board found no evidence of marked limitation of motion, which is defined by less than 5 degrees dorsiflexion or less than 10 degrees plantarflexion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle accessory ossicle or old fracture at lateral malleolus tip, Right shoulder condition, Cervical spine condition, Lumbar spine condition, Left ankle condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22029217
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