The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left and right ankle sprains have been denied as the evidence does not show marked limitation of motion, with dorsiflexion or plantar flexion less than 5 degrees in either ankle.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion was limited to at most 10 degrees dorsiflexion and 35 degrees plantarflexion, which is considered moderate rather than marked as per VA regulations and guidance.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic left ankle sprain, Chronic right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2022
- Citation
- 22047768
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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: Granted
The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at a 20 percent rating for marked limitation of motion, the maximum schedular rating available.
- Whole decision: Granted
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