The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, finding that the evidence did not support higher ratings or additional service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not show symptoms more severe than moderate for the right foot condition, nor was there sufficient evidence to warrant a compensable rating for the scar. The Board also remanded claims for further development and consideration.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of right foot arthrotomy, Right knee degenerative joint disease, Lumbar spine degenerative disc disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24000266
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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