Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher initial and subsequent disability ratings for right ankle strain, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 10 percent prior to March 22, 2024, or a rating greater than 20 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right ankle strain did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the range of motion measurements and the lack of evidence supporting ankylosis or other severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084673
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