The Veteran's appeal regarding a higher rating for his right foot dorsal exostosis and resection of neuroma was denied. The issue of service connection for a gastrointestinal disorder was also addressed, but the decision is not clear as to whether it was granted or denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show severe incomplete paralysis of the posterior tibial nerve, which would warrant a higher rating under DC 8725. The Veteran's right foot dorsal exostosis and resection of neuroma were found to be manifested by pain and diminished sensation but no other significant functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot dorsal exostosis, ressection of neuroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1034356
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