The Veteran's right ankle strain is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating due to moderate limitation of motion.,The Veteran's bipolar disorder is rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied a higher rating due to little or no symptoms.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show marked limitation of motion in the right ankle, which would warrant a higher rating. The most restrictive range of motion testing revealed plantar flexion of 45 degrees and dorsiflexion of 20 degrees.,The Veteran's bipolar disorder was rated at 10 percent due to mild or transient symptoms that decreased work efficiency during periods of significant stress, which is the criteria for a noncompensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle strain, Bipolar disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 29, 2022
- Citation
- 22055439
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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