The Veteran's bilateral foot calluses are rated at 20 percent, effective October 23, 2008. The rating for post-concussion syndrome remains at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral foot calluses were shown to have been manifested by three painful scars from October 23, 2008 onwards, warranting a 20 percent rating under the revised criteria effective October 23, 2008. The post-concussion syndrome was not manifested by any cognitive impairment or three or more subjective complaints attributable to such disability that mildly interfered with work, instrumental activities of daily living, or work, family, or other close relationships.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral foot calluses, Post-concussion syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1029358
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The Veteran's bilateral foot calluses are rated at 30 percent, effective June 13, 2011. The appeal is granted for this issue.
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeal was denied because the November 24, 2023 decision granting service connection for posttraumatic headaches and post-concussion syndrome was not timely appealed. The Veteran did not file a timely Board Appeal request within one year of receiving the decision.
- Granted
The Veteran's post-concussion syndrome was granted an evaluation of 40 percent, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance was also granted.
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