The Veteran's bilateral Morton’s neuroma, post-excision, with residuals is rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.,The Veteran's right cheek scar does not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show symptoms of claw foot (pes cavus) during the period on appeal. The Veteran’s disability is rated under Diagnostic Code 5279, which provides only a 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Morton’s neuroma with post-excision residuals, Right cheek scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 26, 2018
- Citation
- 18145329
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