The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals, right ankle injury, finding that his condition has resulted in no more than moderate limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s dorsiflexion was no worse than zero to 10 degrees and plantar flexion was no worse than 20 degrees; no ankylosis has been noted. The Board found that his residuals, right ankle injury, have resulted in no more than moderate limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals, right ankle injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2019
- Citation
- 19158811
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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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