The Veteran's request for a rating in excess of 30 percent for right ankle fracture residuals with osteoarthritis was denied. A compensable rating (10%) was granted for the service-connected right ankle fracture surgical scar residuals.
The deciding factor: The pre-February 7, 2021 version of the regulation provided more favorable terms for the Veteran's condition, resulting in a lower rating than what would have been assigned under the amended regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle fracture residuals, Right ankle fracture surgical scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 20, 2026
- Citation
- 26002361
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's right ankle disability was found to have a noncompensable rating due to limited range of motion, with no flare-ups or additional functional loss. The Board denied the claim for a compensable rating.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims due to new evidence received after the June 2020 Supplemental Statement of the Case.
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