The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left ankle disability, left ankle surgical scar, and bilateral eyes with dry eye syndrome were denied. The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or marked limitation of motion in the left ankle, which prevented a higher rating. For the left ankle scar, the medical evidence did not support a separate compensable rating under DC 7802. For the eyes, there was no incapacitating episodes and visual acuity and field were unaffected.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show marked limitation of motion or ankylosis in the left ankle, which prevented higher ratings. The scar was not painful or unstable, and the clinical records did not support a separate rating under DC 7802. For the eyes, there were no incapacitating episodes and visual acuity and field were unaffected.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Ankle, Bilateral Eyes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 2, 2024
- Citation
- A24079526
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