The Veteran's right ankle disability is now rated at 20 percent effective October 7, 2021. The rating for hypothyroidism remains unchanged.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination showed marked limited motion of the right ankle (less than 5 degrees dorsiflexion or less than 10 degrees plantar flexion) as of October 7, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 10, 2024
- Citation
- 24015454
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