The Veteran's initial compensable rating for his right foot disability prior to December 15, 2015 is granted. For the period beginning December 15, 2015, a higher rating is not warranted as there is no evidence of actual loss of use of the foot.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right foot disability results in moderate symptoms prior to December 15, 2015 and does not meet criteria for a moderately severe or severe rating. For the period beginning December 15, 2015, there is no evidence of actual loss of use of the foot.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Fracture, Degenerative Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 28, 2016
- Citation
- 1638359
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