The Veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for calcaneal spurs and degenerative joint disease of the left ankle was granted, with a rating of 10 percent effective January 20, 2000. Service connection was also established for allergic rhinitis with otitis media, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hiatal hernia.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's initial claim for higher ratings for calcaneal spurs and degenerative joint disease of the left ankle was granted based on new evidence submitted after his previous claims were denied. Service connection was established for allergic rhinitis with otitis media, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and hiatal hernia.
- Claimed conditions
- calcaneal spurs, degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2010
- Citation
- 1003375
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