Granted
The Veteran's claim for a higher evaluation of his service-connected right foot disability has been granted. The Board found that the evidence supports a 30 percent disabling rating.
The deciding factor: The Board concluded that the Veteran's symptoms, including chronic pain and reduced range of motion, warrant a 30 percent rating based on the severity of his condition.
- Claimed conditions
- malunion/nonunion of tarsal/metatarsal bones with degenerative arthritis, hallux valgus status-post (s/p) bunionectomy and fusion, right first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003286
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