The Veteran's right ankle sprain and neck sprain have been rated at 10 percent since October 4, 2007. The Board found that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating for either condition.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed moderate limitation of motion in the right ankle and mild to moderate functional loss in the neck, which were consistent with the current 10 percent ratings assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle sprain with anterior talo-fibular ligament sprain, neck sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1025472
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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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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates for the grants of service connection for adjustment disorder, neck sprain and tinnitus.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the reduction of the disability rating for neck sprain from 20 percent to 10 percent, effective April 1, 2021, was not proper and has restored the prior 20 percent rating. The issue of entitlement to a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for neck sprain is remanded due to outstanding VA treatment records.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for neck sprain with cervical radiculopathy, finding that the current disability is directly related to a neck injury sustained during service.
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