The veteran's bilateral foot disability, specifically hammertoes of the left and right feet, has been rated at 30 percent for periods from March 1993 to September 1994, November 1994 to June 1995, October 1, 1995, to October 17, 1995, and February 1996 to February 1998. For periods from May 1998 forward, the veteran is entitled to a rating in excess of 30 percent for both feet.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports the current ratings based on the severity of the veteran's bilateral foot disability, including multiple surgeries and ongoing pain management needs.
- Claimed conditions
- hammertoes of the left foot, hammertoes of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2001
- Citation
- 0105481
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