The Board has determined that the veteran's left shoulder disorder does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 20 percent, and his left foot first metatarsal bone spur is evaluated at the maximum 10 percent rate. Both conditions are currently rated under a direct service connection theory.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support findings that would warrant higher evaluations based on additional criteria such as ankylosis or fibrous union of the humerus, nor were there indications of other disabling foot conditions like claw foot or severe malunion/nonunion of tarsal/metatarsal bones.
- Claimed conditions
- Acromioclavicular joint separation of the left shoulder, Left foot first metatarsal bone spur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2008
- Citation
- 0840307
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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