Partly granted
The veteran's right ankle disorder rating was increased to 20 percent. Other issues, including painful joints and surgical scars, were denied or remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's service-connected right ankle ruptured Achilles tendon residuals most closely approximating marked limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle ruptured Achilles tendon residuals, right ankle surgical scar, right ankle painful scar, left lower extremity radiculopathy, painful joints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25007757
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