The Veteran's right ankle sprain, bilateral knee instability and meniscal condition, and low back disability are all granted. The right ankle sprain is granted with service connection established. Increased ratings for the knees and a lower rating for the low back prior to August 17, 2022 are also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ankle sprain was found to be related to her active duty service, warranting service connection. The bilateral knee instability and meniscal condition were rated at 20 percent each, while the low back disability prior to August 17, 2022 was rated at 40 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle sprain, Degenerative arthritis (knees), Low back disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2024
- Citation
- 24010854
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's right ankle sprain with pain and limitations in mobility, finding that his symptoms are functionally equivalent to ankylosis. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating as there is no evidence of actual ankylosis or ankylosis equivalent.
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