The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the right foot disability but remanded other issues related to higher initial ratings and service connection.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate a 'moderately severe' rating, as defined by dictionary references. The evidence does not support a higher rating based on functional loss or additional factors.
- Claimed conditions
- fifth metatarsal fracture with degenerative arthritis of the right foot, acute strain of the right ankle, shingles
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2024
- Citation
- A24071684
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal seeking service connection for shingles was withdrawn by the Veteran and is therefore dismissed.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for all claimed conditions as there was no evidence of a current disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection for shingles to ensure an adequate medical opinion is obtained and all qualifying periods of service are accurately identified.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for sleep apnea, fractured teeth for compensation purposes, and remanded the claim for shingles.
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