The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a compensable rating for his left foot disorder, granted service connection but no compensation for residuals of a fractured left tibia with arthritis prior to September 23, 2009, and granted an initial 10 percent rating thereafter. For DDD of the lumbar spine, the Board found that he did not meet criteria for a higher than 10 percent or 20 percent rating before or after September 23, 2009.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a compensable rating for his left foot disorder. For residuals of a fractured left tibia with arthritis, the Veteran's symptoms prior to September 23, 2009 were less severe than those after that date. The Board found no basis for an increased rating for DDD of the lumbar spine before or after September 23, 2009.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Foot Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1107484
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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