The Board denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for the veteran's residuals of a left ankle injury, finding that the current 20 percent evaluation adequately reflects his symptoms and disability.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's left ankle disability is currently rated at 20 percent under the applicable diagnostic code, which considers moderate limitation of motion. The Board found no evidence to warrant a higher rating based on ankylosis or other criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2002
- Citation
- 0215796
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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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