The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a fracture of the right foot was denied, and his TDIU claim was dismissed due to withdrawal.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation based on moderate or moderately severe residuals of the fracture of the right foot.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2012
- Citation
- 1221987
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's service-connected right foot disability with ankle strain warrants a 10 percent rating, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate criteria for a higher evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and need for additional medical opinions.
- Denied
The Board found that the veteran does not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on need of regular aid and attendance due to his various disabilities, as he is able to care for himself and protect himself from hazards in his environment.
- Granted
The VA has determined that the veteran's right foot disability, which includes a fracture and plantar fasciitis, warrants a 10 percent rating. The current evidence does not support a higher evaluation.
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