The Veteran's right foot osteoarthritis and fracture residuals are currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show actual loss of use of the right foot, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5167. The Veteran retains some function in his right foot and continues to ambulate with pain and the aid of a cane or walker.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot osteoarthritis, Right foot fracture residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2013
- Citation
- 1340775
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