The Veteran's right foot Morton's neuroma is rated at the maximum available schedular rating (10%) and no higher, as there are no manifestations not contemplated by Diagnostic Code 5279.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right foot Morton's neuroma is rated under Diagnostic Code 5279 for other foot injuries, which provides a maximum 10% rating. The Veteran is already in receipt of the highest available schedular rating and no higher as there are no manifestations not contemplated by that code.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot Morton's neuroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26030950
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