The Veteran's right foot disability is manifested by severe pain, swelling, erythema, multiple significant deformities, a limited range of motion, traumatic arthritis, tibial tendonitis, severe pes planus, muscle atrophy, ankylosis of the great toe interphalangeal joint, a Stage I pressure ulcer, and limitation of motion of the ankle. The Veteran's right foot disability is rated 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5284.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right foot disability was found to meet the criteria for a 20 percent rating based on severe pain, swelling, erythema, multiple significant deformities, and limitation of motion of the ankle.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Navicular Fracture, Residual Traumatic Degenerative Joint Disease, Right Great Toe Fracture, Severe Pes Planus, Muscle Atrophy, Ankylosis of the Great Toe Interphalangeal Joint, Stage I Pressure Ulcer
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 29, 2012
- Citation
- 1240829
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- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for hypertension was dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction. The appeals for service connection for anxiety and depression, and muscle atrophy were denied.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 30 percent for residuals of a right great toe fracture is granted, effective from the date of the decision. The case is also remanded for further development regarding his TDIU claim and pes planus relationship.
- Denied
The Veteran's right median nerve palsy, prior to March 8, 2018, and in excess of 30 percent thereafter, is denied as the evidence does not support a rating greater than 10 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that further clarification and evidence are needed regarding the Veteran's right great toe fracture and low back condition, as well as what specific conditions are service-connected.
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