The Board granted an earlier effective date of October 21, 2021 for service connection for right ankle degenerative arthritis and denied a higher initial rating for the same condition. The claim for service connection for a right leg/knee condition was also denied.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed no more than moderate limitation of motion in the Veteran's right ankle, which did not warrant a higher rating. There was insufficient evidence to support a current disability or functional impairment in the right knee or leg, and thus service connection for these conditions was denied.

Claimed conditions

right ankle degenerative arthritis, right leg/knee condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 21, 2025

Citation

A25090891

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