The Veteran's right ankle fracture with osteoarthritis and left ankle arthritis are granted increased disability ratings, while the left knee degenerative arthritis postoperative residuals remain denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed marked limited motion in the right ankle and moderate limited motion in the left ankle, warranting a higher rating under the amended criteria for Diagnostic Code 5271. The left knee condition was rated based on limitation of extension only.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Fracture with Osteoarthritis, Left Ankle Arthritis, Left Knee Degenerative Arthritis Postoperative Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23024389
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