The veteran's initial rating for his left foot disability was denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The symptoms of the veteran's left foot disability have been, at most, moderately severe, rather than severe, since October 28, 2003, exclusive of the temporary total rating period.
- Claimed conditions
- repair of Lisfranc fracture, left foot, degenerative arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 6, 2008
- Citation
- 0814881
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