The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for degenerative disc disease at L5-S1 and degenerative arthritis of the left ankle was denied as there is no evidence that the conditions meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under VA's rating schedule.
The deciding factor: The current range of motion findings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating, and there are no incapacitating episodes or neurological abnormalities associated with these disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease at L5-S1, Degenerative arthritis of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 18, 2013
- Citation
- 1302073
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- Granted
The Board has determined that new evidence received after the June 2024 denial supports a finding of service connection for degenerative arthritis of the left ankle. The decision concludes that the Veteran's current disability is at least as likely as not related to his in-service injury playing softball.
- Partly granted
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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