The Board has determined that a compensable evaluation of 10 percent is warranted for the veteran's residuals of a gunshot wound to the right foot, including degenerative joint disease.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and x-rays showed moderate disability with associated decreased range of motion of the great, second, and third toes, along with complaints of pain, fatigability, and weakness. The original injury lacerated the extensor tendon of the great right toe (as well as of the second and third toes) and fractured the third right toe.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound of the right foot, degenerative joint disease of the right great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 14, 2000
- Citation
- 0015674
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Related decisions
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining records from Social Security Administration (SSA).
- Granted
The Veteran's right foot disability is service-connected, and his PTSD warrants a rating of 70 percent. The Veteran does not meet the criteria for a higher rating or TDIU.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected gunshot wounds to the right foot and leg, finding that the combined rating for these disabilities cannot exceed 40 percent due to the amputation rule.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and conducting examinations. The Veteran's claims will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.
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