Granted
The veteran's left ankle condition is rated at 40% and they are granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendering him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle condition lateral collateral ligament sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2025
- Citation
- A25000054
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