The Veteran's appeal for a separate rating for peroneal nerve disorder associated with post-operative residuals of excision of keratoma and verruca of the left foot is granted. The appeal for a higher rating for residuals of excision of keratoma and verruca of left foot remains denied, as does the appeal for a compensable disability rating for residual scar.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's peroneal nerve disorder was found to be related to his post-operative residuals of excision of keratoma and verruca of the left foot. The evidence supported a separate 10 percent rating under DC 8522, with moderate incomplete paralysis of the musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal) nerve.
- Claimed conditions
- Peroneal nerve disorder, Left foot scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 20, 2023
- Citation
- 23023277
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