The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's left ankle disability, including a separate 30 percent rating for ankylosis and instability, but remanded another issue related to numbness in the left lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's left ankle disability as demonstrated by medical evidence and examination findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24064971
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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