The veteran's service-connected lumbar spine disorder, gastroesophageal reflux disease, bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, and right fifth finger disorder are all rated as noncompensable. The veteran is granted a compensable rating for his right hand fifth digit injury.
The deciding factor: The veteran's conditions were evaluated based on the criteria provided by VA regulations, resulting in noncompensable ratings for most of his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Pes Planus with Plantar Fasciitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Lumbar Spine Disorder, Right Fifth Finger Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2003
- Citation
- 0306335
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What this means for you
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