Partly granted
The Board granted a higher rating of 20 percent for the right great toe fracture but denied increased ratings for lumbosacral and thoracic strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, acromioclavicular joint separation, right shoulder, and service connection for joint pains.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a moderately severe foot injury for the right great toe fracture, while the back disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating due to limited range of motion and lack of ankylosis.
- Claimed conditions
- right great toe fracture, lumbosacral and thoracic strain with intervertebral disc syndrome, acromioclavicular joint separation, right shoulder, joint pains
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106187
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