The Veteran's service connection claims for gastritis, anemia, and hysterectomy associated with anemia are granted. The claim for a left knee condition is denied. For the period prior to November 6, 2017, the Veteran's initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tibialis posterior tendon injury to the left foot is granted. For the period beginning November 6, 2017, her evaluation of 10 percent, but no higher, for tibialis posterior tendon injury to the left foot is granted. The Veteran's initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for scars on the left lower extremity associated with tibialis posterior tendon injury to the left foot is denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the service connection claims, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran. The initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for tibialis posterior tendon injury to the left foot and the evaluation of 10 percent, but no higher, for tibialis posterior tendon injury to the left foot beginning November 6, 2017 are granted based on the severity of her symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- gastritis, anemia, hysterectomy associated with anemia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19192135
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