The Veteran's right foot fracture residuals are rated at 30 percent, effective as of the date of this decision. A separate 10 percent rating is granted for hammertoe of digits two through five associated with the right foot fracture. The issues regarding acne vulgaris scarring remain remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms and functional impairments are consistent with a severe residual of a foot injury, warranting a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a right foot fracture, Hammertoe of digits two through five
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20023790
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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