The Board granted an increased rating of 10 percent for myositis and tenosynovitis of the left adductors, but denied service connection for a psychiatric disability.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim for service connection on a secondary basis was not considered as a new claim due to previous denials.
- Claimed conditions
- myositis, tenosynovitis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 13, 2006
- Citation
- 0617207
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and tenosynovitis, left foot hammer toes, and right foot hammer toes has been granted. A 50 percent rating is assigned for the period from October 30, 2023, and a 10 percent rating is assigned for each of the left and right feet.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions and missing development. The Veteran's right hand disability, including osteoarthritis and tenosynovitis, is related to in-service injuries and repetitive trauma.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew the appeal for service connection for myositis, and it has been dismissed.
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