The Veteran's claims for increased ratings have been denied as he is already receiving the highest possible schedular rating for his cold injury frostbite and tarsal tunnel syndrome with scar.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has already received the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 7122 for cold injury residuals, including tarsal tunnel syndrome and surgical scars of the bilateral feet.
- Claimed conditions
- Cold Injury Frostbite, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23025342
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right ankle disability, characterized by ligamentous strain, bursitis, and tarsal tunnel syndrome, has been rated at 10 percent since October 14, 2014. The Board has determined that a higher rating of 30 percent is warranted due to ankylosis in dorsiflexion between 0 and 10 degrees.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS) as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right ankle disability.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral foot disorder, including tarsal tunnel syndrome and Morton's neuroma, did not manifest during service or within one year of separation. The evidence does not support a finding of service connection for these conditions.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right foot condition manifested by numbness and tingling, as well as his low back disability. The claim for an increased rating for residuals of a right ankle sprain remains pending.
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