The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his left foot disability was denied, but he was granted a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of actual loss of use of the left foot or sufficient functional impairment to warrant a higher rating. The Veteran's TDIU claim was granted as his combined rating exceeded 60% due to his service-connected conditions, including diabetes and kidney disease.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 3, 2023
- Citation
- 23020327
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including bilateral hearing loss, tinnitus, depression, migraine headaches, hypertension, abnormal heartbeat, bilateral eye condition (sensitivity to light), erectile dysfunction, skin disorder, upper spine condition, lower back condition, skeletal arthritis of entire joint system, left hip condition, right hip condition, left knee condition, right knee condition, left foot condition, and right foot condition have all been denied.,The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for service connection for any of these conditions due to a lack of current disability or no evidence linking the claimed conditions to his active duty service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current disability for any of the claimed conditions, and thus service connection cannot be granted.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has identified a need for additional development to determine if the Veteran's foot conditions are related to her military service, and thus remands the case.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for various conditions, including back pain and arthritis of the neck, left foot, right foot, left hand, right hand, and right shoulder. The Veteran's testimony regarding in-service injuries was inconsistent with the record.
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