The Veteran's initial disability rating for right metatarsalgia is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The Veteran's entitlement to SMC benefit based on loss of use of a creative organ due to service-connected erectile dysfunction is also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's right metatarsalgia warranted a disability rating greater than 10 percent, and his claim for SMC was not supported by the record as he already received such benefits based on his service-connected erectile dysfunction.
- Claimed conditions
- right metatarsalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26027334
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for right metatarsalgia and right plantar fasciitis, claimed as bilateral foot condition and arthritis.
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