The VA compensation examination conducted on October 20, 2006 indicated that the veteran's left foot disability is characterized by X-ray evidence of left ankle arthrosis and a left foot plantar calcaneal spur. The examiner noted painful, stilted movement with active and passive motion in her left ankle and foot, along with abnormal weight-bearing and an antalgic gait. As of October 31, 2006, the date of the VA examination, the veteran's disability is rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA compensation examiner found that the veteran's left foot disability was characterized by significant symptoms including painful motion and decreased range of motion, which warranted a higher rating than the current 20 percent assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Haglund's deformity, left calcaneous, calcific tendonitis, left Achilles tendon
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2008
- Citation
- 0819516
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date prior to May 2, 2014, for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) because he did not meet the schedular requirements and there was insufficient evidence to substantiate that his service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder disability on a direct basis, finding that the evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's right shoulder disability had onset in service.
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