The Veteran's right foot disorder is found to be secondary to his service-connected right knee disability. His initial rating for the right knee DJD remains at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: Medical opinions support a finding that the Veteran's right foot disorder is caused by his service-connected right knee disability, resulting in an altered gait and additional stress on the right foot/toe joint.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Disorder, Degenerative Joint Disease of the Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 25, 2012
- Citation
- 1214929
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected IBS, service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, and service connection for a right foot disorder require further examination and consideration due to incomplete medical opinions and lack of evidence regarding the onset and continuity of symptoms.
- Denied
The Veteran's right knee condition is rated at 30 percent for the period beginning February 2, 2024. The rating was denied as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Granted
The Veteran's previously denied claim for service connection for a right foot disorder is now granted due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The case is remanded for further adjudication.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased rating and TDIU due to inadequate medical examination reports in his previous case. The AOJ is instructed to arrange a new right knee examination, considering the Veteran's incarceration status.
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