The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected right great toe fracture does not warrant a higher rating as it is currently rated at 20 percent, which reflects moderate impairment. The evidence shows ongoing symptoms but no more severe impairment than what is contemplated by the current rating.
The deciding factor: The degree of severity of the veteran's residuals of a right great toe fracture approximates moderately severe impairment rather than severe impairment as required for a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a right great toe fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0607615
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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