The Board granted an initial increased rating of 20 percent, but no higher, prior to August 6, 2021, for left ankle degenerative arthritis and denied an increased rating above 20 percent since August 6, 2021.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left ankle disability manifested in marked limitation of motion throughout the appeal period but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to the absence of ankylosis or its functional equivalent.

Claimed conditions

left ankle degenerative arthritis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

October 10, 2025

Citation

25012760

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