The RO granted a 50 percent prestabilization rating for residuals of a fracture of the right foot from May 7, 1997 to May 31, 1998 and a 20 percent evaluation on and after June 1, 1998.
The deciding factor: The RO found that the veteran's condition did not meet criteria for higher ratings based on severity of disability or impairment of employability.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture right foot, reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 11, 2002
- Citation
- 0207591
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What this means for you
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