The Veteran's left foot degenerative arthritis is manifested by pain with difficulty walking, but does not meet the criteria for a higher initial rating. The claim for service connection for residuals of a head injury and a disability manifested by a brain cyst are denied.
The deciding factor: The May 2011 VA examination showed moderate effects on chores, shopping, exercise, sports, recreation, driving, and traveling due to the left foot condition, but only mild effects on bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming. The Veteran's testimony of periodic flare-ups supported a finding that his disability affects daily activities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis of the Left Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2015
- Citation
- 1549947
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