The Board denied the veteran's appeal for higher initial ratings for left and right ankle deltoid ligament sprains, as the evidence did not support a rating greater than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ankle range of motion was limited but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle deltoid ligament sprain, right ankle deltoid ligament sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2024
- Citation
- A24071009
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 1,890 · Granted: 32% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for traumatic brain injury with migraine headaches and denied service connection for cervical strain, left knee strain, and left ankle deltoid ligament sprain. The remaining claims have been granted or are pending further development.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for left ankle deltoid ligament sprain, left knee strain, and left meniscal tear due to inadequate VA examinations that did not discount the beneficial effects of pain medications. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional medical records and schedule the Veteran for a new VA examination.
- Granted
The Veteran's left and right ankle disabilities have been granted a 20 percent disability rating each, effective January 13, 2023.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings are remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need to consider additional evidence.
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