The Veteran's initial rating for his service-connected left foot disability has been increased to 30 percent, effective October 4, 2012.
The deciding factor: The September 2015 VA examination report indicated that the Veteran had symptoms of decreased strength and weakness in his left foot, as well as functional loss due to flare-ups. These findings supported a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5278 (other foot injuries).
- Claimed conditions
- Left Foot Arthritis, Hammertoes (left great toe, 2nd and 3rd toes), Acquired Pes Cavus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2016
- Citation
- 1600842
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board finds that the Veteran's current left foot disabilities, including arthritis and a diabetic ulcer, were not incurred in or related to service. The evidence does not support a finding of secondary service connection due to his service-connected left knee disability.
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