The Board granted increased compensable evaluations for the Veteran's status post left ankle sprain, status post right ankle sprain, and medial epicondylitis of the left elbow. The claim for service connection for a left knee disability was denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported functional impairment in each of the ankles and the left elbow, warranting increased ratings; however, there was no current disability shown for the left knee to support service connection.

Claimed conditions

left knee disability, status post left ankle sprain, status post right ankle sprain, medial epicondylitis of the left elbow (previously status post left nondominant contusion, claimed as left elbow), urinary disorder, claimed as inconsistent urination, sexual dysfunction, right shoulder disability, claimed as right shoulder pain, bruxism, traumatic brain injury (TBI), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), unspecified neurocognitive disorder and unspecified depressive disorder, claimed as memory loss

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

November 14, 2025

Citation

A25099361

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