The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left ankle fracture residuals was denied. However, the Board granted a separate 10 percent rating from July 25, 2022 for left ankle instability.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no evidence of marked limitation of motion or ankylosis, but did show some functional loss due to pain and instability.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle fracture residuals, Left ankle instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23066490
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