Throughout the period on appeal, the Veteran's vestigial burns of the right foot with amputation of the right little toe was productive of moderately severe disability as a result of chronic, moderately severe pain and a moderate impact on daily activities. The Board found that the evidence did not demonstrate severe disability warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected vestigial burns of the right foot with amputation of the right little toe was evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5284, which provides for ratings based on impairment to the musculoskeletal system. The Board found that the evidence did not demonstrate severe disability warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- vestigial burns of the right foot, amputation of the right little toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 12, 2015
- Citation
- 1520373
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the claims for service connection are inextricably intertwined and must be remanded to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right foot cold injury residuals, right toe amputation, and bilateral hip disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected amputation of the right little toe with midfoot degenerative joint disease is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Codes 5010-5284. The RO has granted a higher disability rating based on this condition.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for amputation of the right little toe, finding that it was not incurred in or aggravated by military service.
- Denied
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