The Board granted restoration of a 40% rating for left ankle degenerative arthritis effective January 24, 2022, and denied an increased rating in excess of 40% from April 1, 2020.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate sustained material improvement under the ordinary conditions of life to support a reduction in the rating for left ankle degenerative arthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle degenerative arthritis with tendonitis, major depressive disorder with anxious distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25057008
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.
What you can do next
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