The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's status post closed fractures to the right foot, first proximal phalanx and the extra-articular distal second and third metatarsals as the evidence did not support a rating higher than 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The May 2024 VA examiner found the Veteran's right foot disability was mild, which is consistent with a lesser rating. The Board finds that the evidence of record persuasively weighs against a rating in excess of 10 percent for the Veteran's status post closed fractures to the right foot, first proximal phalanx and the extra-articular distal second and third metatarsals.
- Claimed conditions
- status post closed fractures to the right foot, first proximal phalanx and the extra-articular distal second and third metatarsals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25094111
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