Service connection for calluses of the feet was granted.,A 10% rating for migraine headaches is in effect since December 9, 1991. The Veteran's lumbar strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) has been rated at 60%, effective from October 5, 1990.
The deciding factor: The Veteran had preexisting calluses of the feet that were not aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- calluses of the feet
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2013
- Citation
- 1335921
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