Granted
The Board granted an initial 20 percent rating for right and left ankle strain and tendonitis, effective from the date of the August 2023 rating decision.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a marked limitation of motion in both ankles, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 5271.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle strain and tendonitis, left ankle strain and tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25101533
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