The Veteran's right and left tibia disabilities, as well as their associated knee and ankle instability issues, have been granted increased ratings. The right and left knee instability issues received initial 10 percent ratings prior to April 22, 2022, and a 20 percent rating from that date onwards. Right and left ankle instability issues also received initial 10 percent ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disabilities were found to meet the criteria for increased ratings based on their current functional limitations as determined by VA examinations conducted in May 2022.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Tibia Fracture, Left Tibia Fracture, Right Knee Instability, Left Knee Instability, Right Ankle Instability, Left Ankle Instability, Pes Planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22057322
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, right knee strain (painful motion), and right knee instability are now rated at 30 percent effective August 16, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings and service connection have been dismissed due to the withdrawal of representation.
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