The Veteran's left ankle tendonitis does not meet the criteria for a higher initial evaluation, as it does not demonstrate marked limitation of motion or arthritis. The current 10% disability rating is appropriate.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any significant limitation of motion or arthritis in the left ankle, which precludes a higher evaluation under relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Ankle Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2012
- Citation
- 1206329
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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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