The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent for bilateral foot disorders was denied. From December 21, 2016 to November 7, 2019, the Veteran received a 30% rating. The appeal is now at 50%, but no higher.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased disability evaluation in excess of 10 percent prior to December 21, 2016 and from November 7, 2019 to August 31, 2020. From December 21, 2016 to November 7, 2019, the disability was rated at 30% based on more severe symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Disorders
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 12, 2021
- Citation
- 21014472
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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