The Veteran's claims for increased rating, service connection, and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his right foot and ankle disability.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed mild impairment in the right foot and ankle, which was insufficient to warrant a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot and Ankle Disorder, Left Foot and Ankle Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2016
- Citation
- 1642108
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