The veteran's claims for increased evaluations were denied. The RO assigned noncompensable ratings to the conditions of residuals of a fracture of the right fifth finger, status post gall bladder removal, hallux valgus of both feet, and paresthesia of the distal tip of the left middle finger.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that any condition warranted a higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a fracture of the right fifth finger, Status post gall bladder removal, Hallux valgus of the left foot, Hallux valgus of the right foot, Paresthesia of the distal tip of the left middle finger, Anxiety/adjustment disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0031010
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