The Veteran's service-connected amputation of the right second toe scar is granted a rating of 20 percent, but no higher.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's painful and unstable scar from his amputation meets the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 7804.
- Claimed conditions
- amputation of the right second toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 31, 2018
- Citation
- 18106231
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to a duty to assist error, specifically failing to provide a VA examination related to his diabetes mellitus. The issues of service connection for impotence, neuropathy, nephropathy, peripheral vascular disease, amputation of the right second toe, and amputation of the left lower leg below the knee are also remanded as they are inextricably intertwined with the DM II claim.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his diabetes and kidney issues, required regular aid and attendance. The Board granted SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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