The veteran's disability, a fracture of the right foot, is currently rated at 20 percent and the Board finds that it does not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of this rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show more than moderate symptoms or findings to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 12, 2000
- Citation
- 0032421
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a fracture of the right foot was denied, and his TDIU claim was dismissed due to withdrawal.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected right foot disability with ankle strain warrants a 10 percent rating, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found that the veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need of regular aid and attendance due to his various disabilities, as he is able to care for himself and protect himself from hazards in his environment.
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