The Veteran's right ankle disability is characterized by marked limited motion, warranting a 20 percent rating. The Board has granted this rating.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran's left knee disabilities are rated at 10 percent for anterior/posterior cruciate ligament tear and 30 percent for global laxity and rotary instability.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows marked limited motion of the right ankle, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 5271. The Veteran's right ankle disability is characterized by marked limited motion.,For the entire appeal period, the Veteran's left knee disabilities are rated at 10 percent for anterior/posterior cruciate ligament tear and 30 percent for global laxity and rotary instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Repair of torn Achilles of the right ankle, Compression fracture of lumbar spine at L4 with intervertebral disc syndrome, Left knee global laxity and rotary instability, Left knee anterior/posterior cruciate ligament tear, Left femur fracture with mid-shaft Samson rod (limitation of extension), Left femur fracture with mid-shaft Samson rod (limitation of flexion prior to October 28, 2020; in excess of 30 percent thereafter)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22033428
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