The Veteran's right ankle disability was rated at 10% prior to December 10, 2007 and increased to 20% thereafter. The tinea versicolor rating remained at 30% prior to May 20, 2004 and decreased to a higher percentage after that date.,The Veteran's right ankle disability was rated at 20%, the highest available under Diagnostic Code 5271 for limitation of motion. The tinea versicolor rating remained at 30%.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show marked limitation of motion in the right ankle prior to December 10, 2007, and thus a higher rating was denied.,After December 10, 2007, the evidence showed more than moderate limitation of motion, warranting a 20% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent right ankle sprain, Tinea versicolor
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23000258
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted a 70 percent rating from June 30, 2021. The left ankle disability and tinea versicolor are denied ratings in excess of the current 10 percent. Bilateral hearing loss does not warrant a compensable rating.
- Dismissed
The claims regarding reduction of the disability ratings for low back strain and left knee degenerative joint disease have been dismissed.,The claim regarding reduction of the disability rating for tinea versicolor remains on appeal.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for PFB, left ankle disability, and tinea versicolor. The decision states that the evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.
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