The Board granted a 20 percent disability rating for the Veteran's left foot disability, finding that it was productive of moderately severe symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported extreme heel pain and flare-ups occurring many times per day, which significantly limited his ability to walk or stand for long periods. The examiner indicated that the condition chronically compromised weight-bearing and contributed to disturbance of locomotion, interference with standing, and pain during flare-ups and after repeated use over time.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25020640
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