The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left heel condition was denied as there is no evidence of limitation of motion or x-ray findings of involvement in two or more joints.
The deciding factor: There is no objective medical evidence showing limitation of motion of the left heel, which is required to meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 5270-5273.
- Claimed conditions
- left heel condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2002
- Citation
- 0213494
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What this means for you
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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).
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