The veteran's left ankle disorder was initially rated at 10 percent effective February 25, 1997. The Board denied an increased rating for the period from February 5, 1993 to February 24, 1997.
The deciding factor: The VA examination in February 1997 showed slight limitation of motion but no compensable symptoms prior to that time.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 10, 2000
- Citation
- 0003469
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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