The Veteran's left foot fracture residuals are rated at 10 percent, but the Board has granted a higher rating of 20 percent effective from the date of the decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's left foot disability had worsened and was moderately severe, resulting in functional limitations greater than average.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 15, 2024
- Citation
- A24025461
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