The Veteran's service-connected left tarsal tunnel syndrome is currently rated at 10 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The disability is characterized as incomplete paralysis of the posterior tibial nerve that is 'moderate' in nature, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left tarsal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 10, 2014
- Citation
- 1440476
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