The Veteran's right foot condition has been rated at 10 percent, and the Board denied an increased rating as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran’s right foot impairment was found to be moderate based on medical examinations and treatment records, which is consistent with the current 10% disability rating assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19165654
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What this means for you
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