The Veteran's service-connected left foot disability was rated at 10 percent prior to September 10, 2010. From September 10, 2010 until January 25, 2012, the rating was increased to 20 percent. Since January 25, 2012, the Veteran's disability has been rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and hearing testimony indicated that the Veteran's left foot disability had worsened since his last examination in December 2009, with more significant limitations on activities of daily living and work compared to earlier evaluations. The pain was described as severe enough to interfere with walking for extended periods.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Foot Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2013
- Citation
- 1341609
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