The Veteran's appeal was granted for service connection and initial evaluations for various conditions, with the exception of PTSD prior to October 20, 2015. The right great toe disability is rated at 20 percent, while the low back disability remains at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a finding of moderate impairment in the foot due to pain and limited motion, warranting a 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5284. For PTSD prior to October 20, 2015, the Veteran's symptoms met criteria for a 30% evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Sinus condition, Hoarseness of the voice, Low back disability, Pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 15, 2016
- Citation
- 1624106
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Denied
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