The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for a cervical strain and tension headaches, granted a 10 percent rating for the right ankle disability, and denied service connection for tendonitis of the right ankle.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for the cervical strain or tension headaches, but it was consistent with moderate limitation of motion during flare-ups for the right ankle, warranting a 10 percent rating. There was no current diagnosis of right ankle tendonitis to establish service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain, Right ankle disability (characterized as residuals, status post right ankle tendon repair surgery), Tendonitis of the right ankle, Tension headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25039699
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