The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his service-connected left foot disability and compensable rating for left foot residual scars was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than 20 percent for the left foot disability, as it is characterized by moderately severe symptomatology throughout the appeal period. For the left foot residual scars, the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left foot disability was rated based on limitation of motion and functional impairment rather than specific diagnostic codes, leading to a finding that it does not warrant a higher rating. The scars were also found not to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot injury, laceration, multiple phalange fracture, strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2023
- Citation
- A23031598
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