The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected residuals of a sprain, left big toe and degenerative changes of the left foot, as well as his residuals of a fracture, right big toe with degenerative joint disease of the foot. The Board found that the manifestations did not meet criteria for higher than 10 percent ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners determined that the Veteran's service-connected conditions were manifested by pain resulting in some functional impairment but no greater than a moderate disability, which is contemplated by the current 10 percent ratings assigned for each foot.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a sprain, left big toe, degenerative changes of the left foot, residuals of a fracture, right big toe, degenerative joint disease of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2020
- Citation
- 20074739
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- Remanded (sent back)
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