The veteran's calluses of the feet have been granted increased initial ratings of 20 percent each, effective from January 1995.
The deciding factor: Increased initial ratings were granted based on the severity of the veteran's symptoms and functional impairment as described in his medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- Calluses of the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 23, 2005
- Citation
- 0517077
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected anterior trunk scar has been granted a compensable rating. The cases of residuals from left pinky toe surgery, right big toe disability, hypertrophic gastritis, and calluses of the feet are remanded for further evaluation. Service connection for right orchiectomy is also remanded.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a rating of 20 percent from February 24, 2004, through October 22, 2008, and a rating of 30 percent from October 23, 2008.
- Partly granted
The claims for service connection for back and left knee injuries, chest pain, and calluses of the feet have been denied. The claim to reopen a psychiatric disorder (PTSD) has also been denied. New evidence submitted since the final decisions does not warrant reopening any of these claims.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's current 30 percent evaluation for calluses of the feet adequately reflects his disability, as it is not due to calluses but rather a static deformity of the foot resulting in pes planus. The preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating.
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