The Veteran's right Achilles tendon disability resulted in marked limitation of ankle motion as of May 25, 2018, but no earlier. The Board granted an effective date of May 25, 2018, for the award of a 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right Achilles tendon disability met the criteria for a 20 percent rating based on marked limitation of ankle motion as of the date of examination showing an increase in severity (May 25, 2018).
- Claimed conditions
- Right Achilles Tendon Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24021008
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