The Board granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the service-connected left great toe fracture and granted service connection for residuals of right and left wrist fractures as secondary to the service-connected left great toe. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a groin disability was remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms more nearly approximate severe residual impairment, warranting a 30 percent rating under DC 5284. Service connection for residuals of right and left wrist fractures as secondary to the service-connected left great toe is warranted based on credible lay statements and medical evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- status post left great toe fracture, residuals of right wrist fracture, residuals of left wrist fracture
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2025
- Citation
- 25008930
What this means for you
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