The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected residuals of a fractured left great toe was denied. The RO found that the disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical records showed no objective evidence of painful motion, swelling, instability or weakness in the Veteran's left foot, with no residual disability from his service-connected fracture.
- Claimed conditions
- Fractured left great toe, Diabetic neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2013
- Citation
- 1335169
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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