The Board denied an initial compensable rating prior to January 18, 2023, and a rating in excess of 10 percent therefrom for the left foot disability. An increased rating was granted from April 18, 2024, for instability associated with the right knee fracture.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were found to be moderate rather than severe enough to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot fifth metatarsal fracture, right knee nondisplaced patellar fracture, left ankle degenerative arthritis and strain, right knee degenerative arthritis with meniscal tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24073320
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
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