The Veteran's bilateral Morton's neuroma is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent, which is the highest possible rating for this condition. The appeal for a higher rating is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran already has the maximum schedular disability rating for his service-connected bilateral Morton's neuroma.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Morton's neuroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 21, 2023
- Citation
- 23010532
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his service-connected bilateral Morton’s neuroma was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating than the current 10 percent assigned under Diagnostic Code 5279.
- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, specifically Morton's neuroma, is rated at 10 percent. The evidence does not support a higher rating.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's various foot disabilities, including Morton's neuromas and hallux valgus, were less likely related to military service and did not result from his service-connected status post permanent removal bilateral great toenails.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral Morton's neuroma was not incurred in or aggravated by active service and denied her claim for service connection.
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