The Veteran's service connection claim for right foot arthritis is granted. The VA examiner concluded that the current disability is related to service, specifically constant running and marching during active duty.,The Veteran's service-connected right wrist scar is rated at 10 percent. The January 2020 VA examination found no unstable or painful scars, and the Veteran reported no functional limitations due to the scar.
The deciding factor: The September 2011 VA examiner did not discuss the relationship between service and right foot arthritis, but the January 2020 VA examiner concluded that it is more likely than not related to service. The current disability is directly related to service.,The January 2020 VA examination found no unstable or painful scars, and the Veteran reported no functional limitations due to the scar.
- Claimed conditions
- Broken Right Pinky Finger, Right Foot Arthritis, Right Wrist Scar
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2020
- Citation
- 20065548
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- Granted
The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected right and left feet conditions, which include arthritis, hallux valgus (bunions), and calluses. The ratings are effective from December 18, 2008.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to his service-connected disabilities, finding that they do not prevent him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for right elbow, wrist, and wrist scar disabilities due to inadequate examination opinions. The claims will be reviewed again with new examinations considering the Veteran's lay statements about his in-service injuries and current symptoms.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render her unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment prior to April 19, 2010.
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