The Veteran's left foot achilles tendonitis is currently rated as 10 percent disabling, and the Board has determined that a higher rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a finding of more than moderate limitation of motion in the left ankle, which is already reflected in the current 10% disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot achilles tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23014370
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence and a need for further examination. The Veteran's left foot achilles tendonitis with chronic musculoligamentous strain is rated at 10 percent, but she believes her condition warrants a higher rating.
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