Granted
The Board granted a 20 percent disability rating for the Veteran's left and right shoulder strains, as well as a 10 percent disability rating for his left and right ankle sprains.
The deciding factor: The evidence was in approximate balance that the Veteran suffered painful motion of both shoulders and ankles, warranting the assigned ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder strain, right shoulder strain, left ankle sprain, right ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25104695
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.