The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his left leg length discrepancy, finding that the evidence did not warrant a higher rating as his leg length difference was only 0.8 centimeters.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's leg length discrepancy was at worst 0.8 centimeters and did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- left leg length discrepancy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2023
- Citation
- 23004647
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection are remanded due to the need for a VA examination and opinion regarding his left leg disorder, including leg length discrepancy and left foot disorder. The issues of secondary service connection for a left ankle disorder are also remanded.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for left leg length discrepancy, bilateral hearing loss, and a compensable evaluation of Tufts fracture, left little finger, resolved (minor).
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for left leg length discrepancy but denied an initial compensable rating for hypertension.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied a higher disability rating for left leg length discrepancy and remanded the issue of total disability based on individual unemployability (TDIU).
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