The Veteran's PUD and right foot fracture residuals are both rated at the minimum compensable level (10%). The decision grants a rating of 10% for each condition.
The deciding factor: Both conditions were found to meet the criteria for a 10% evaluation under their respective diagnostic codes, with no other factors affecting the ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Pepcid (for PUD), Right Foot Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 4, 2009
- Citation
- 0921050
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need for regular aid and attendance of another person, and the Board has granted SMC based on this need prior to June 11, 2020.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for effective dates prior to January 10, 2014 for service connection were denied as the claims were not timely filed or supported by new and material evidence.,The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings were remanded due to inadequate examination findings.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's vertigo is granted a disability rating of 30 percent, but not more. The right foot fracture issue is remanded for further review.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's request for a temporary total rating for convalescence following surgery and an initial rating of 20 percent for residuals of right foot injury are both granted.
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