The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for her fungal infection to the feet, post-operative residuals of right foot osteotomy and neurectomy of the third metatarsal and right fifth digit arthroplasty, post-operative residuals of left first and fifth toenail matrixectomy and left fifth digit arthroplasty, and pelvic inflammatory disease. The Board found that her service-connected conditions did not warrant a higher rating based on the criteria provided in the Rating Schedule.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected conditions were evaluated under the appropriate diagnostic codes, but the evidence did not support a finding of entitlement to increased ratings as her conditions did not meet the criteria for more severe disability levels.
- Claimed conditions
- Fungal infection of the feet, Post-operative residuals of right foot osteotomy and neurectomy of the third metatarsal and right fifth digit arthroplasty, Post-operative residuals of left first and fifth toenail matrixectomy and left fifth digit arthroplasty, Pelvic inflammatory disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2007
- Citation
- 0733270
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0733270.
What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for earlier effective dates and increased ratings have been dismissed due to procedural defects.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for pelvic inflammatory disease has also been dismissed.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for fungal infection of the feet is being remanded due to new and relevant evidence having been received. The VA will readjudicate the claim taking into consideration all of the evidence of record.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and thoracolumbar strain, precluded her from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation since September 30, 2019. An earlier effective date of September 30, 2019 for the grant of Total Disability Rating due to Individual Unemployability (TDIU) is granted.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right ankle disability, pelvic inflammatory disease, hypertension, and right ankle scars, have caused her to be in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.