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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