The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot and ankle disability, an acquired psychiatric disorder, and a compensable rating for his service-connected fracture of the left fifth metatarsal. The decision also determined that new and material evidence had not been submitted to reopen the claim for right foot and ankle trauma.
The deciding factor: The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the claim for right foot and ankle trauma, denied the claims for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and a compensable rating for his service-connected fracture of the left fifth metatarsal, and did not address the issue of service connection due to exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot and Ankle Disability, Acquired Psychiatric Disorder (Major Depression with Psychotic Symptoms)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 23, 2016
- Citation
- 1644336
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- Granted
The Veteran's service connection claims for right foot and ankle, shoulder, and knee disabilities are granted as new and material evidence has been received. However, the claims for these disabilities remain denied due to lack of a current disability related to service.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right foot and ankle disability is related to his military service, granting his claim for service connection.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial claim of a higher rating for his right foot and ankle disability was granted, with an effective date of August 17, 2010. The current evaluation is 10 percent disabling.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development to obtain service treatment records, arrange for examinations, and ensure that the claims are adjudicated on a complete evidentiary record.
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