The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's left toe disability, finding that the evidence did not meet the schedular requirements for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show symptoms indicating a moderately severe or greater level of disability, and the functional equivalent of moderately severe or worse symptoms was not more nearly approximated.
- Claimed conditions
- left toe fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 14, 2020
- Citation
- A20018502
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- Granted
Service connection is granted for fibromyalgia, right and left hand disabilities, and right and left little, long, index, ring fingers, and thumbs. Service connection is denied for painful joints, degenerative arthritis, respiratory disorder (other than service-connected allergic rhinitis), muscle pain, gynecological disability (other than service-connected scars status post laparoscopy for ovarian cyst), left toe fracture, left foot and toe condition, right foot and toe condition, dizziness, left knee disability, and right shoulder disability.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on aid and attendance/housebound status due to her ability to perform many activities of daily living with assistance when needed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to incomplete and illegible service records, as well as inadequate examination reports. The claims will be reviewed again with new evidence obtained.
- Granted
The Veteran's unauthorized medical expenses for a toe fracture incurred in 2013 are approved, as the injury was deemed to be of such severity that prompt treatment was necessary and VA facilities were not feasibly available.
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