The Veteran's right foot injury residuals, including chronic strain and fracture, are granted a 10 percent evaluation from March 29, 2012, to April 3, 2016.
The deciding factor: The evidence during this time period showed that the Veteran had moderate right foot injuries with chronic pain of the right forefoot with inversion of the ankle and forefoot and with walking or running. The disability did not meet criteria for a moderately severe or severe foot injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20027769
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What this means for you
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