The Veteran's gouty arthritis of the left foot is currently rated at 10 percent, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it does not cause more than moderate impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's gouty arthritis did not result in any additional functional loss or incapacitating exacerbations that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- gouty arthritis of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2010
- Citation
- 1008168
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected gouty arthritis of the right great toe, left foot, and right knee is remanded due to new evidence not previously considered.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for her left knee disability and gouty arthritis of the left foot was denied. The Board found that she did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent for her left knee disability, as her range of motion was within normal limits with no instability.
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