Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right shoulder and right ankle disabilities, as well as service connection for various other conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating due to limited range of motion or functional loss in the right shoulder and right ankle, and there was no basis for granting service connection for the claimed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Acromioclavicular joint separation, right shoulder, Dislocation, right shoulder acromioclavicular joint separation, Right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain (right ankle disability), Lumbosacral strain (low back disability), Patellofemoral pain syndrome, left knee, Patellofemoral pain syndrome, right knee, Tinea pedis (claimed as athlete's foot), Sleep apnea, Acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25109097
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