The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for chronic left ankle strain, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on moderate limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence to support a higher rating as the Veteran's left ankle disability was most appropriately rated as 10 percent disabling under DC 5271 due to moderate limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic left ankle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25025026
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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