The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for right ankle tendinosis prior to January 6, 2022, and denied a rating in excess of 20 percent as of that date. A separate 30 percent rating was also granted for dizziness and imbalance associated with TBI.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ankle disability most nearly approximated marked limitation of motion throughout the appeal period, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5271. However, there is no evidence supporting ankylosis or functional ankylosis to justify a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

right ankle tendinosis (right ankle disability), traumatic brain injury (TBI) residuals

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

October 30, 2025

Citation

25013532

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