Granted
The Board granted an increased, 20 percent disability rating for the Veteran's right ankle sprain/calcaneal spurs and service connection for cervical spine, major depressive disorder, left ankle, and lumbar spine disabilities as secondary to his right ankle condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported that the Veteran's cervical spine, major depressive disorder, left ankle, and lumbar spine conditions were caused by or aggravated by his service-connected right ankle sprain, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle sprain/calcaneal spurs, cervical spine disability, major depressive disorder, left ankle condition, lumbar spine disability
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- 25014089
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