Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 10 percent for Achilles tendonitis and degenerative arthritis of the right heel, stating that the condition does not result in marked limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the finding that the Veteran's right heel disability did not result in marked limitation of motion under either the old or new rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Achilles tendonitis, degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- 25001500
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