The Veteran's initial rating for a left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, chronic/recurrent tendinopathy, tendinitis, and old avulsion fracture is denied. A separate 10 percent rating for left ankle instability is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show marked limitation of motion or persistent instability requiring a brace or assistive device (e.g., cane(s), crutch(es), walker) for ambulation.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, chronic/recurrent tendinopathy, tendinitis, old avulsion fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2026
- Citation
- A26021837
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The Veteran's service connection claims for various conditions were granted effective from July 1, 2020.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal because the appellant requested to withdraw his appeal for service connection claims related to left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, left knee strain, bilateral hearing loss, and low back injury.
- Dismissed
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