The Veteran's service-connected residuals of right third and fourth metatarsal fractures do not warrant a compensable rating. The issues regarding allergic rhinitis/sinusitis, low back strain with pain, gastritis/GERD, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and left first metatarsal/toe condition are denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right toe disability does not more nearly approximate moderate functional impairment warranting a 10% rating. The issues regarding allergic rhinitis/sinusitis, low back strain with pain, gastritis/GERD, neuropathy of the upper and lower extremities, and left first metatarsal/toe condition are denied as new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals, fracture right third and fourth metatarsals, Allergic rhinitis, Sinusitis, Left first metatarsal/toe condition, Low back strain with pain, Gastritis/Gastrointestinal esophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, Peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity, Neuropathy, left lower extremity, Neuropathy, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 15, 2018
- Citation
- 1809373
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