The Veteran's right ankle disability is granted a 20% rating, effective August 13, 2015.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and medical records supported the Veteran's claim for an increased rating based on marked limitation of motion in his right ankle.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle collateral ligament sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2024
- Citation
- A24013941
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