The Veteran's right foot Morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia are granted as service-connected, while his right foot corns and heel tenderness are denied. For the period prior to April 7, 2016, a disability rating for spondylosis of the lumbar spine is granted at 40 percent, but no higher.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right foot Morton's neuroma and metatarsalgia were found to be proximately due to his service-connected osteoarthritis of the right great toe. For the period from April 7, 2016 onwards, a disability rating of 40 percent is granted for spondylosis of the lumbar spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Morton's Neuroma, Right Foot Corns, Right Heel Tenderness, Spondylosis of the Lumbar Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- October 3, 2018
- Citation
- 18140558
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a compensable rating for bilateral hearing loss and a higher rating for spondylosis of the lumbar spine was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of those assigned.
- Granted
The Veteran's depressive disorder, NOS is granted as secondary to his service-connected back and right shoulder disabilities. The rating for spondylosis of the lumbar spine remains at 20 percent, while the rating for degenerative joint disease, right shoulder, also remains at 20 percent.
- Granted
The Board finds that the Veteran's current right foot Morton's neuroma is related to his service, and grants service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional medical records and to schedule a VA examination for his sleep disorder. The claims will be readjudicated based on the new evidence.
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