The VA denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable evaluation for residuals of excision of a ganglion cyst from his left foot, as there was only one residual scar that did not meet criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA found no evidence to support additional disability beyond the single residual scar and thus concluded that a lower rating is appropriate.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot ganglion cyst
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 10, 2008
- Citation
- 0830696
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. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0830696.
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for left foot ganglion cyst and bilateral lower extremity peripheral neuropathy, but denied service connection for gout. The claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 was dismissed as moot.
- Partly granted
The Board granted restoration of the 30 percent evaluation for left foot cold injury residuals effective March 1, 2023, and service connection for a left ankle/foot disorder, diagnosed as left foot ganglion cyst.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the Veteran's service-connected left foot ganglion cyst, finding that his disability picture is best characterized as moderately severe. The Veteran's sensory loss to the fourth and fifth toes remains at 10 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination.
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.