Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 20 percent for both the right and left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, as the evidence supports marked limitation of motion that significantly impairs normal use of the ankles.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have been found to cause marked limitation of motion, which is consistent with a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5271. The Board finds that higher ratings are not warranted as there is no evidence of ankylosis or other severe impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, Left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25104212
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