Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's left ankle strain as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left ankle strain was found to be manifested by limited motion that did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25012084
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