The RO denied an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for amputation of the right little toe, finding that the veteran's condition is productive of pain but not functional loss.,The RO also denied service connection for pulmonary asbestosis, concluding that there is no evidence linking the veteran's current condition to his asbestos exposure during service.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical opinions did not find any objective evidence supporting a diagnosis of amputated toe or asbestosis. The examiner noted minimal tenderness and no functional loss, and the December 2003 VA pulmonary specialist found no parenchymal disease consistent with asbestosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Amputation of right little toe, Pulmonary asbestosis
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 11, 2005
- Citation
- 0521887
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