Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for left ankle osteoarthritis and left ankle scar, stating that the criteria for such ratings were not met.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the lack of evidence showing a more severe disability picture or additional motion loss due to repetitive use over time and during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle osteoarthritis, residuals of shell fragment wound with fracture and strain left lateral malleolus, left ankle scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25005109
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