The Veteran's service-connected left foot arthritis, left ankle sprain, and painful surgical scar disabilities cause functional impairments that preclude unassisted balance and propulsion to such degree that the Veteran would be equally well served by use of a suitable prosthetic appliance at the ankle level. As a result, entitlement to loss of use of the left foot at the ankle level is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected left foot disabilities cause functional impairments resulting in the loss of use of the foot at the ankle level, which qualifies for the highest disability rating available as a result of the amputation rule.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot arthritis, left ankle sprain, painful surgical scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- February 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22010150
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