The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's calluses of both feet, finding that they do not result in severe foot disablement.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records did not show evidence of severe foot disability as required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- calluses, hammertoe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 19, 2012
- Citation
- 1239564
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for chronic feet pain, corns, and calluses due to aggravation during active duty service. The Veteran's preexisting pes planus was aggravated by his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for foot spasms, athlete's foot, and hammertoe due to a lack of objective medical evidence showing clinical diagnoses close in proximity to or during the pendency of the claims. The Veteran was not afforded a VA examination for his hammertoe, which is now remanded.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent from November 30, 2012, for plantar warts and calluses of the feet was granted. The Board also found that a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities prior to April 4, 2013 is warranted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology of the Veteran's diagnosed bilateral foot disabilities, specifically pes planus and plantar fasciitis. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions.
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