The Veteran's claim for residuals of a left scapula fracture is granted. The initial rating for calcaneous bone spur, left foot is granted at 20 percent throughout the appeal period. The claim for calcaneous bone spur, right foot with second toe shortening is denied. The matter of an increased rating for achilles tendonitis, left ankle status post tendon repair is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service treatment records show a left shoulder injury during active duty which resulted in a fracture of the scapula. A VA examination confirmed this diagnosis and found that the current symptoms are related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a left scapula fracture, calcaneous bone spur, left foot, calcaneous bone spur, right foot with second toe shortening, achilles tendonitis, left ankle status post tendon repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 22, 2023
- Citation
- 23018083
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