The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with hammertoes is rated at 30 percent effective January 8, 2009. The claim for left foot Morton's neuroma was granted. Service connection for a low back disability and a cervical spine disability secondary to the service-connected bilateral pes planus with hammertoes has been granted. No new and material evidence was received to reopen claims of service connection for headaches.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with hammertoes resulted in severe symptomatology, including pain that limited walking and standing, effective January 8, 2009. Service connection for left foot Morton's neuroma was granted. The low back and cervical spine disabilities were found to be secondary to the service-connected bilateral pes planus with hammertoes.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus with hammertoes, left foot Morton's neuroma
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2012
- Citation
- 1202537
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal, which was dismissed due to the appellant's request for withdrawal.
- Denied
The Board denied an earlier effective date for the award of a separate 10 percent rating for left foot Morton's neuroma, associated with the Veteran's service-connected hallux valgus and hammer toes of the left foot.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of an adequate VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left foot disability, which is related to service. The Veteran reported experiencing left foot pain in service and underwent surgery for neuroma removal.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for his bilateral foot condition, including heel spur, plantar fasciitis, and left foot Morton's neuroma. The decision finds that these conditions are related to his military service.
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