The veteran's combined evaluation for residuals of a left foot injury is granted at 20 percent, with the separate evaluations for reflex sympathetic dystrophy and left foot injury rated as 10 percent each. The decision on reflex sympathetic dystrophy remains denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports a 10% rating for the left foot injury residuals due to pain and fatigability during weight bearing, including during flare-ups. However, there is no basis for a higher evaluation given the lack of arthritis or limitation of motion. The veteran's reflex sympathetic dystrophy was evaluated as 10%, with no organic changes referred.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot injury, Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0031043
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and additional evidence needs to be obtained.
- Granted
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- Granted
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