The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at 40 percent, and he is granted TDIU based on his moderate depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right ankle ankylosis in dorsiflexion was found to meet the criteria for a 40 percent rating under DC 5270-5271. The claim for service connection for low back, right knee, and left knee disabilities is remanded. The Veteran is granted TDIU based on his moderate depressive disorder with alcohol use disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- ankylosis, right ankle with impingement, right lower extremity scars
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 15, 2026
- Citation
- A26035248
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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