The Veteran's left Achilles tendon injury and related conditions are rated at 30 percent, effective from November 30, 2010. The rating for his back disability is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left Achilles tendon injury resulted in muscle group XI injury with loss of use of the left foot, which was not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances and caused significant functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Achilles tendon injury, Pes planus (left foot), Hammer toes (left)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2021
- Citation
- 21070159
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 21070159.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for left and right pes planus, hammer toes, and hallux valgus were denied as the evidence did not show that the disabilities warranted higher ratings.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left Achilles tendon injury. The compensable disability rating claim for peripheral corneal scar, left eye remains denied.
- Denied
The veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU benefits were denied as his service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the residuals of a left Achilles tendon injury, effective from when the initial grant of service connection was made.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.