The Veteran's left foot plantar neuroma with degenerative arthritis and metatarsalgia is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating under DC 5279 for unilateral metatarsalgia. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted as the symptoms were adequately addressed by the current rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left foot disability has been rated based on the criteria in DC 5279, which is appropriate given the nature of her condition and symptomatology.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot plantar neuroma, left foot degenerative arthritis, left metatarsalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24066321
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to duty-to-assist errors and a need for an addendum opinion regarding the likelihood that the Veteran's left metatarsalgia is related to his in-service foot injury.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to an inadequate VA examination and a need for additional evidence. The Veteran's left foot disability, excluding plantar fasciitis, is being evaluated further.
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