The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for residuals of healed left ankle closed lateral malleolus avulsion fracture, as the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent.

The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's dorsiflexion measured at worst 10 degrees and plantar flexion measured at worst 15 degrees, which did not meet the criteria for a higher 20 percent rating. The symptoms due to recent Achilles tendon reattachment were considered but did not warrant a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

Residuals of healed left ankle closed lateral malleolus avulsion fracture

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 27, 2025

Citation

A25018171

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