The Board granted higher initial ratings for the Veteran's left and right ankle disabilities, but remanded claims for service connection for a left hip disability, a right hip disability, and an acquired psychiatric disability.
The deciding factor: The limitation of dorsiflexion to 5 degrees on repeated use over time constituted marked limitation of motion, warranting a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5271. The claims for service connection were remanded due to the need for further development and evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- Left ankle sprain and Achilles tendon myositis ossificans, Right ankle sprain, Left hip disability, Right hip disability, Acquired psychiatric disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25050265
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.
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