The Board granted a 20 percent disability rating for degenerative changes of the left ankle, effective June 29, 2019. The issues regarding increased ratings and TDIU were remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reported pain and limitation during flare-ups supported a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative changes of the left ankle, Degenerative joint disease of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2025
- Citation
- A25022953
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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