The Veteran's right foot disability, which included a s/p right foot fracture prior to May 1, 2019, is rated at 20 percent under DC 5284 for other foot injuries. The Board found the severity of the condition more nearly approximated that of a moderately severe foot injury.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms and impairment were consistent with a finding of moderate foot injury but not at least moderately severe in nature, as determined by the February 2014 VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 8, 2022
- Citation
- 22051191
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