The appeal was partially denied, with the claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine being reopened but not granted, and a higher rating for metatarsalgia with Morton's neuroma of the right foot being denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence provided a reasonable possibility of substantiating the claim for service connection, but an adequate medical opinion was not provided to establish direct or secondary service connection. The maximum schedular rating for the right foot condition had already been assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine, Metatarsalgia with Morton's neuroma of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24000283
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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