The Board granted a 30 percent rating for both the right and left ankle sprains, as the Veteran's symptoms most closely approximate ankylosis in dorsiflexion between 0 degrees and 10 degrees.
The deciding factor: The August 2024 private examination findings showed marked limited motion of the Veteran's ankles, particularly after observed repetitive use, which warranted a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5271. Additionally, ankylosis in dorsiflexion between 0 degrees and 10 degrees was noted, warranting a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5270.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle sprain, left ankle sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090529
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