The veteran's claims for increased ratings for calluses of the feet and inguinal hernia residuals were denied as his conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed tenderness and repeated debridement, but no other significant impairment or recurrence that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Calluses of the right foot, Calluses of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 22, 2004
- Citation
- 0426342
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's calluses of both feet do not warrant an increased rating beyond the current 30 percent assigned since October 3, 2005.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hypertension and urinary incontinence, finding that there was no evidence of a chronic condition during service or within one year after separation from service. The examiner opined that the Veteran's back disability did not cause his hypertension.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left foot/ankle disability is being remanded for further development, including verification of her duty status during periods of active service and a VA examination to determine the nature and likely etiology of her disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for calluses of the right foot has been reopened and granted. His increased disability ratings for left foot condition, neck scar, and TDIU prior to December 28, 2009 have also been granted.
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