The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left foot Morton’s neuroma of the left foot was denied. The effective date for service connection for a scar on the left foot is set at February 5, 2010. His current disability rating for Morton’s neuroma of the left foot remains at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left foot Morton’s neuroma was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5284, which is applicable to moderate foot injuries. The effective date of service connection for the scar on the left foot is set at February 5, 2010.
- Claimed conditions
- scar, Morton’s neuroma of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2019
- Citation
- 19100335
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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