The Board denied the veteran's claims for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of a right foot fracture and an initial compensable rating for residuals of laparotomy scarring with incidental appendectomy, finding that the evidence did not support such ratings based on the current state of his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected residuals of a right foot fracture were evaluated as 10 percent disabling under Diagnostic Code 5284 for moderate foot injuries. The Board found no evidence to warrant an increased rating, including subjective complaints and objective findings that did not meet the criteria for more severe disability ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right foot fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 16, 2007
- Citation
- 0714625
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0714625.
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for eligibility for specially adapted housing or a special home adaptation grant. However, he is granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for residuals of right foot fracture has been reopened due to new evidence provided since the last denial.,The Veteran's claim for lumbar spine disability, including DDD, has been reopened due to new evidence provided since the last denial. The Board finds that the Veteran's condition is related to service.
- Granted
The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, but the Board has not yet decided whether these conditions are related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases due to insufficient evidence and needs further examination for a proper determination.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.