The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at 30 percent, effective August 13, 2009. The claim for an increased rating remains on appeal.,The Veteran's initial rating for right elbow lateral epicondylitis based on impairment of supination and pronation was denied. A separate rating for limitation of flexion is also denied.,A higher rating for the same condition based on limitation of extension is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's right ankle disability or right elbow lateral epicondylitis warrant ratings in excess of those currently assigned, as both conditions are rated under diagnostic codes that consider limitations of motion and other symptoms. The ankylosis of the right ankle is noted to be less than 30 degrees in plantar flexion and between 0 and 10 degrees in dorsiflexion, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Fracture with Degenerative Joint Disease, Right Elbow Lateral Epicondylitis (Impingement)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 29, 2024
- Citation
- 24018253
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