Partly granted
The appeal for service connection for left chronic foot pain was dismissed. An effective date of June 23, 2012, was granted for pseudofolliculitis barbae status post laser treatment. Initial compensable ratings were denied for tinea pedis and loss of left foot toenail. The issues regarding service connection for left and right foot disabilities were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence presented and the applicable regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- left chronic foot pain, pseudofolliculitis barbae status post laser treatment, tinea pedis, loss of left foot toenail, uvula palatoplasty, left foot disability (pes planus, hallux valgus, arthritis, and/or hammer toes), right foot disability (pes planus, hallux valgus, arthritis, and/or hammer toes)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25002428
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