Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left ankle disabilities, as well as their corresponding foot conditions, but granted earlier effective dates for the 20 percent disability ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show marked limitation of motion or less than 5 degrees dorsiflexion or less than 10 degrees plantar flexion in either ankle, and the level of impairment was most nearly approximated by moderately severe levels of impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle disability, left ankle disability, right foot disability (including osteoarthritis), left foot disability (including osteoarthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25108066
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