The Board found that the veteran's left foot disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as it was not shown to be moderately severe or involve an area exceeding 12 square inches.
The deciding factor: The disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 7803-7805 due to its moderate severity and lack of extensive skin involvement.
- Claimed conditions
- solid fibrous tumor mass, plantar fibromatosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 11, 2003
- Citation
- 0334747
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for bilateral foot condition, PTSD rating, and TDIU due to service-connected disability. The reasons include inadequate opinions on secondary service connection and occupational impact of PTSD.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability, including pes planus, plantar fibromatosis, and Morton’s neuroma. The decision is based on evidence showing that these conditions are related to active service.
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