The Veteran's left foot disability is currently rated at 30 percent, the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 5310. The evidence does not support a higher rating as his disability does not meet the criteria for loss of use of the foot or any other diagnostic codes that would warrant an increase in evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left foot disability is rated at the highest level based on 'severe' impairment of muscle group X, which already encompasses symptoms such as limitation of movement, weakness, decreased sensation, and pain. The evidence does not demonstrate loss of use of the foot or any other condition that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of gunshot wound to the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2016
- Citation
- 1643946
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the left foot and scar from a gunshot wound to the left buttock are currently rated as 10 percent disabling. The Board granted an increased rating for the left foot, but denied an increase in the noncompensable rating for the left buttock.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claims for higher ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.
- Denied
The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) denied the appellant's claim for nonservice-connected pension benefits, finding that he was not permanently precluded from performing substantial employment due to his physical disabilities.
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