The Veteran's left foot strain results in impairment that becomes severe with any significant activity, and she has a painful scar from her surgery. The Board granted ratings of 30 percent for the left foot strain and 10 percent for the painful scar.,The effective date for service connection of the left foot strain is set at July 1, 2013.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have been consistent throughout the appeal period, resulting in a severe impairment with any significant activity and a painful scar. The assigned ratings are based on these findings.,The effective date for service connection is set at July 1, 2013, as it is the first of the month following her separation from active military service.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot strain, residual scar status post extensor hallucis longus tendon repair with tenosynovectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18132295
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- Remanded (sent back)
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