The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left ankle disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record showed moderate limitation of motion in both ankles prior to July 1, 2021, which did not warrant a higher rating. As of July 1, 2021, there was marked limitation of motion, but this still did not justify a rating in excess of the assigned levels.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle sprain with instability and degenerative arthritis, left ankle sprain with instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2025
- Citation
- 25004566
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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