The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a ganglion cyst of the right foot was denied as her disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's residuals of a ganglion cyst of the right foot were found to be manifested by painful right foot, occasional numbness, and a 3 cm by 1.2 cm by 1.2 cm cyst with a 5 cm longitudinal scar. These symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- ganglion cyst of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2011
- Citation
- 1143075
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for various conditions, including a ganglion cyst of the right foot and right ankle arthritis. The issues are currently pending further development.
- Granted
The Veteran's ganglion cyst of the right foot is rated at a 10 percent disability rating, effective January 9, 2009.
- Denied
The Board found that there was no evidence of a ganglion cyst on the Veteran's right foot from December 11, 2012. Therefore, a compensable evaluation is not warranted for his service-connected ganglion cyst of the right foot during this period.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a TDIU due to residuals of ganglion cyst of the right foot was denied by the RO. The appeal is being remanded for additional development and consideration.
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