The Veteran's right and left ankle disabilities are currently rated as 10 percent disabling each, with no higher ratings being granted due to the current range of motion findings. The appeal is denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed moderate limitation of motion in both ankles, which corresponds to a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5271 for moderate limitation of ankle motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right ankle, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2013
- Citation
- 1303505
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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: Granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for various ankle and knee conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran's withdrawal of his appeal.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for increased ratings for right ankle DJD and left knee osteoarthritis due to insufficient evidence in the record. The Veteran's current ratings of 10 percent are maintained.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right ankle has been reopened due to new and material evidence. The case is being remanded for further evaluation.
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