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The veteran's claim for a clothing allowance was denied because he does not meet the eligibility criteria as his right great toe disability is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling and there are no indications that it results in the loss of use of the right foot.

The deciding factor: The veteran's right great toe disability, which has been previously granted service connection, is currently rated at 10% and does not meet the criteria for a clothing allowance due to lack of evidence showing the need for such an allowance based on his specific condition.

Claimed conditions
fracture of the right great toe
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
10%
Decision date
April 7, 2000
Citation
0009327

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