Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case for a new VA examination to address the Veteran's left ankle disability, considering the effects of his medication and range of motion testing.
The deciding factor: The Board erred by not adequately discussing and discounting any ameliorative or beneficial effects of medications used by the Veteran to treat his ankle symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle status post distal fibula/talus avulsion fracture with residual pain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25085706
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