Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating of 20 percent, the schedular maximum, for his service-connected right ankle is granted. The claim for a rating greater than 10 percent for lumbar arthritis with strain is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's right ankle disability more closely approximates marked limitation of motion, while the lumbar spine disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on the current range of motion and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right ankle fracture status post open reduction internal fixation, Lumbar arthritis with strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25088667
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