The Board denied an initial rating greater than 10 percent for left Achilles tendonitis based on limitation of motion from May 20, 2013 to April 19, 2018 and an initial rating greater than 20 percent for a left ankle condition based on limitation of motion from April 20, 2018 onward. However, the Board granted a separate initial disability rating of 20 percent for left ankle instability and denied service connection for an acquired psychiatric condition.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing marked limitation of motion or ankylosis during the relevant periods, as well as the Veteran not meeting DSM-5 criteria for a current mental health diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- left Achilles tendonitis (left ankle condition), acquired psychiatric condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- 25007842
What this means for you
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