The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder with pain and numbness down both legs, as well as right foot disorder. The veteran's metatarsalgia of the left foot with osteotomy was rated at 10 percent disabling.,For Candida, the claim was granted but not increased to a higher rating before August 30, 2002. After that date, no increase in evaluation was granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any chronic low back or right foot disorder present during service or until years after separation. The veteran's current conditions were attributed to post-service injuries and there was no showing of a link between the disabilities and military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Candida, Low Back Disorder with Pain and Numbness Down Both Legs, Metatarsalgia of the Left Foot with Osteotomy, Right Foot Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2004
- Citation
- 0407084
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