The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's right ankle strain based on the evidence showing no more than moderate limited motion.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right ankle strain was manifested by no more than moderate limited motion, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25028916
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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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied earlier effective dates for the grant of service connection and initial increased ratings for various conditions, as well as remanded several issues for further development.
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