The Veteran's left foot disability has been rated at 10 percent since March 2010. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a higher rating prior to June 15, 2010, but that an increase to 20 percent is warranted from that date.
The deciding factor: The August 2009 VA examination indicated moderate disability with pain and instability in the left foot. The July 2011 VA examination confirmed these findings and noted significant effects on occupation and mild to moderate effects on daily activities, indicative of moderately severe foot injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Foot Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 10, 2014
- Citation
- 1426181
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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