Granted
The Veteran's right ankle disability was granted an increased rating of 20 percent, but no greater, for the period prior to March 4, 2020.
The deciding factor: The weight of the evidence showed marked limitation of motion during flare-ups or with repeated use over time, which warranted a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Degenerative Joint Disease with Achilles Tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25014179
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