The Veteran's right talus fracture has been productive of symptoms that more nearly approximate a moderately severe foot injury, warranting an initial 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and X-rays showed moderate to severely limited motion in the right foot, with degenerative changes and pain on use. The Board found these findings consistent with a moderately severe disability level.
- Claimed conditions
- right talus fracture, degenerative changes of the first metatarsophalangeal joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 25, 2016
- Citation
- 1644531
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for residuals of a fractured fibula and for a compensable evaluation for right talus fracture residuals were denied. The Board found no current disability, as the Veteran does not have a diagnosis of a fibula fracture or residuals therefrom, nor any evidence of a current right talus fracture.
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