The Board has granted a disability rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's left foot calluses, effective May 2, 2023.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's left foot callus disability is manifested by moderately severe symptoms, including pain with weight-bearing and interference with standing. The highest available rating under Diagnostic Code 5284 (other foot injuries) was granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot calluses
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 2, 2024
- Citation
- 24005472
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