The Board granted a 40 percent rating for the right ankle, status post total ankle arthroplasty and denied a higher rating for painful scar, status post right ankle replacement as well as a compensable evaluation for the scar.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition after his November 2021 replacement surgery resulted in chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness, warranting a 40 percent rating under DC 5056. The evidence does not support a higher rating for the scars as they are not unstable and do not result in functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle, status post total ankle arthroplasty, scar, status post right ankle replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25086137
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