Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's bilateral ankle and knee conditions, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on moderate limitation of motion or other criteria.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence of moderate limitation of motion, ankylosis, malunion, or astragalectomy in the ankles, nor limitation of flexion to 30 degrees or less in either knee, which are required for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle condition, right ankle condition, right knee condition, left knee condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086749
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