The Veteran's right foot osteoarthritis has been granted a 30 percent rating, effective from September 16, 2015. The condition is characterized by chronic intense pain and functional impairment that requires the use of a cane for support.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows severe impairment due to right foot osteoarthritis with symptoms including chronic intense pain, stiffness, loss of movement, swelling, and antalgic gait, warranting a 30 percent rating under Code 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 13, 2021
- Citation
- 21042761
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