Denied
The appeal for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right ankle s/p arthroscopy with debridement/curettage osteochondral defect was denied as the evidence did not show worsening of the condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was no evidence of increased severity or any lay assertion of the same during the appeal period, and a new examination was not warranted given the lack of indication of an increase in severity since the last examination.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle s/p arthroscopy with debridement/curettage osteochondral defect
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25097014
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