The Board found that the veteran's left leg function remains, and no loss of use has been demonstrated. The claim for special monthly compensation based on loss of use of the left foot is denied.
The deciding factor: The objective evidence did not show any anatomical loss or loss of use of the left foot as required by VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- March 12, 2008
- Citation
- 0808324
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