Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision 0215538
The deciding factor: The appellant's residuals of right ankle sprains have been manifested by pain and loss of function equating to moderate limitation of motion since March 9, 2001. Prior to that date, there was no showing of dysfunction resulting in a compensable evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right ankle sprains
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2002
- Citation
- 0215538
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What this means for you
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal of 13 issues, including service connection claims for various conditions and disability ratings. The Board dismissed the appeal as a result.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's disability ratings for left knee DJD with limited extension, right knee DJD with limited extension, and residuals of right ankle sprains were restored to their previous levels.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service treatment records show he had two ankle sprains during his active duty. However, the VA examinations and medical evidence do not indicate any current right ankle disability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of right ankle sprains is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an examination.
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