The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating and an earlier effective date for his right foot disability, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 30 percent or an earlier effective date.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's right foot disability was found to be severe but not resulting in actual loss of use of the foot, which is required for a higher rating under DC 5284. The record also did not show a factually ascertainable increase in severity prior to April 21, 2022.

Claimed conditions

flat foot with plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur, right foot, with history of right great toe fracture

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 5, 2025

Citation

A25010593

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