The Veteran's service connection claims for left and right ankle sprain disabilities, hemorrhoids, and major depression with psychotic features (to be rated together with PTSD) have been granted.,An increased disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is denied as a matter of law.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the current ankle sprain disabilities were directly incurred in service based on evidence showing symptoms from service separation to the present. The hemorrhoids first manifested during service, and the major depression with psychotic features was linked to in-service stressors.,VA regulations preclude a rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus under Diagnostic Code 6260.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Ankle Sprain, Right Ankle Sprain, Hemorrhoids, Major Depression with Psychotic Features (to be rated together with PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26006754
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- Dismissed
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- Granted
The Veteran's right ankle disability, which includes a Brostrom reconstruction and right ankle sprain, is currently rated at 10 percent prior to November 14, 2024. The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the entire period on appeal based on marked limited motion of the right ankle.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for her service-connected hemorrhoids was denied as the evidence did not show large or thrombotic, irreducible hemorrhoids with excessive redundant tissue, evidencing frequent recurrence.
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