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
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23014370
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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: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for cervical radiculopathy of the left upper extremity, left foot achilles tendonitis, left foot plantar fasciitis, and right foot metatarsalgia due to insufficient medical opinions regarding their onset during service or relationship to service.
- Whole decision: 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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