The Board granted a 30 percent rating for left foot traumatic arthritis prior to June 27, 2023, and denied an increased rating in excess of 30 percent. The claim for TDIU was also denied.
The deciding factor: The severity of the Veteran's left foot condition was found to be moderate, but the Board determined that a higher rating was not warranted based on the evidence provided.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot traumatic arthritis, pes planus of the left foot, disability of the popliteal nerve of the left lower extremity, scar of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 22, 2025
- Citation
- 25007037
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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