The appeal was denied for an earlier effective date and a compensable rating for the left foot keratoma, while certain claims were remanded.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support an earlier effective date or a compensable rating for the left foot keratoma due to insufficient medical evidence indicating the disability's severity.

Claimed conditions

exostosis, left foot keratoma, eye disability (cornea transplant), hammer toes, right lower extremity, unequal legs, claimed as uneven leg length

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 5, 2025

Citation

A25010446

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