The Board granted initial disability ratings of 20 percent for left ankle disability, 30 percent for chronic maxillary and frontal sinusitis, and 10 percent for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of pain, limited motion, and functional impairment supported the higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle disability, chronic maxillary and frontal sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25054709
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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