The Veteran's claims for flat feet and nail fungus were denied as they do not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. The issues of cervical spondylosis, degenerative disc disease (low back), right upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome, and left upper extremity carpal tunnel syndrome with cervical radiculopathy are also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's flat feet were rated as mild with no displacement or effect on the Achilles tendon. His nail fungus affected less than five percent of his exposed areas without requiring corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs, and did not cause pain, instability, or functional limitation.
- Claimed conditions
- Flat Feet, Nail Fungus (toenails)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2014
- Citation
- 1455490
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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