The Veteran's left foot sprain with calcaneal spur is granted an increased rating of 20 percent, effective October 30, 2017.,A separate rating of 10 percent for limitation of motion of the left ankle associated with a left foot sprain and calcaneal spur is granted from October 30, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left foot sprain with calcaneal spur has manifested in moderately severe pain, swelling, and cramps causing difficulty with prolonged standing, running, and walking. The evidence indicates that the disability does not prevent her from performing these activities but causes moderate limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Foot Sprain with Calcaneal Heel Spur, Major Depressive Disorder, Surgical Scar, Status-Post Hysterectomy, Uterine Fibroids (status post total abdominal hysterectomy)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19170022
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