The Veteran's right and left foot stress fracture residuals are not rated higher than 30 percent, as there is no evidence of actual loss of use of either foot.,Service connection has been granted for bilateral hip strain, ankle strain, and calf strain, all related to the service-connected bilateral foot condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right and left foot stress fractures do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no evidence of actual loss of use of either foot.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot stress fracture residuals (calcaneus), Left foot stress fracture residuals (calcaneus), Bilateral hip strain, Bilateral ankle strain, Bilateral calf strain
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22005228
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What this means for you
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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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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's bilateral ankle strain and TDIU were granted based on the evidence supporting a direct connection to service and unemployability due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for a lower back disability, left knee strain, bilateral ankle strain, right lower extremity sciatica, and PTSD based on military sexual trauma.
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