The Board granted restoration of a 10 percent rating for the service-connected residuals of a left ankle sprain, effective October 1, 2020, and also granted a 20 percent rating for the period of the appeal.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an improvement in the Veteran's left ankle disability that would warrant a reduction in the rating from 10 percent to noncompensable (0 percent), effective October 1, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a left ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25042977
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 1,421 · Granted: 31% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a higher disability rating for GERD and left ankle sprain to allow the AOJ to review additional evidence.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his psychiatric conditions and orthopedic issues, have resulted in the need for regular aid and attendance. The Board has determined that he requires this assistance due to his service-connected conditions.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's left ankle sprain did not result in residuals and denied service connection for this condition. The Board also determined that hypertension was not directly related to service, but may be aggravated by a service-connected disability (PTSD).
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, residuals of a left ankle sprain, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus. The issues were not remanded for further development.
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