The Veteran's right ankle disability received a 20 percent evaluation effective September 5, 2019. The ratings for left hip limitation of extension and flexion prior to December 16, 2020 were denied. The Veteran's trochanteric pain syndrome was rated at 10 percent prior to December 16, 2020.
The deciding factor: The effective date for the increased rating of 20 percent for right ankle sprain surgery is September 5, 2019 based on evidence showing limited motion in the Veteran's right ankle. The ratings for left hip limitation of extension and flexion prior to December 16, 2020 were denied as they did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The trochanteric pain syndrome was rated at 10 percent prior to December 16, 2020 based on evidence showing limited motion in the left hip.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle sprain, Left hip limitation of extension, Left hip limitation of flexion, Trochanteric pain syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24062794
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, which is granted based on the evidence provided.
- Granted
The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's right ankle sprain with pain and limitations in mobility, finding that his symptoms are functionally equivalent to ankylosis. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating as there is no evidence of actual ankylosis or ankylosis equivalent.
- Denied
The Veteran's right hip disability has been manifested by painful motion, with flexion limited to 50 degrees and extension greater than 5 degrees. The Board denied ratings in excess of the current 10 percent for right hip pain, trochanteric pain syndrome, femoral acetabular impingement syndrome.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the appellant's right ankle sprain is related to an injury sustained during service and grants the claim for service connection.
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