The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for an increased disability evaluation for his left ankle Achilles tendon rupture, finding that a higher rating was not warranted given the moderate limitation of motion and lack of additional functional impairment beyond what is already contemplated by the current 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating as it showed only moderate limitation of motion without ankylosis or other factors warranting a more severe rating under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left Achilles tendon rupture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019633
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from engaging in gainful employment as of January 1, 2019. The Board granted a TDIU effective from that date.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for both the left and right Achilles tendon conditions, finding no evidence that these conditions began during active service or were related to in-service injuries.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claims for service connection for a left Achilles tendon rupture and a right ankle injury due to inadequate examinations and medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination report for assessing the Veteran's left ankle disability. The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for her service-connected left Achilles tendon rupture and degenerative arthritis.
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