The Veteran's dorsal left foot surgical scar is not manifest by any disabling effects not considered under Diagnostic Codes 7800-04.,The Veteran's residuals of Lisfranc fracture of the left foot are currently rated at 10 percent from February 26, 2015 to June 10, 2019 and remanded for further evaluation. The Veteran is also entitled to a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for her residuals of Lisfranc fracture of the left foot from September 30, 2019.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations are inadequate as they do not provide information regarding the severity, frequency, and duration of any flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- dorsal left foot surgical scar, residuals of Lisfranc fracture of the left foot (claimed as left foot loss of sensation and chronic swelling)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 19, 2023
- Citation
- 23022974
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What this means for you
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