The Board has granted service connection for a left ankle disability and an initial noncompensable evaluation for left cubital tunnel syndrome, previously characterized as left hand carpal tunnel syndrome. The veteran's claim of entitlement to an increased rating remains in appellate status.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a left ankle disability due to chronic bilateral ankle instability identified during service and post-service examination.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle instability, left cubital tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 10, 2006
- Citation
- 0607073
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