The Board found that the proposed reductions in evaluations for the Veteran's right ankle ligament repair, left ankle fracture with ligament repair, right ankle scar, and left ankle scar were not proper due to lack of improvement in disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show sustained improvement in the Veteran's disabilities, as required by VA regulations for reduction of disability evaluations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Ligament Repair with Degenerative Joint Disease, Left Ankle Fracture with Ligament Repair and Degenerative Joint Disease, Right Ankle Scar, Left Ankle Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1017800
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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).
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The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and effective dates have been remanded due to the need for further development. The right ankle disability, including its complications such as arthritis and instability, remains under review.
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