Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for degenerative joint disease of the right ankle but granted a separate rating for instability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ankle disability manifested in moderate limitation or symptoms, and instability was found during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the right ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- 25015115
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