The veteran's service-connected left Achilles tendon disability more nearly approximates severe foot disability, warranting a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran demonstrated poor propulsion of the left ankle and foot with limited range of motion, supporting a finding of severe foot disability under DC 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Achilles tendon disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0902988
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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