The veteran's service-connected hallux limitus of the right and left feet have been evaluated at 10 percent each, but his claims for increased ratings are denied as they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA's schedular guidelines.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show that the veteran's hallux limitus meets or approximates the criteria for a higher evaluation than 10 percent in either foot.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux limitus, hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 29, 2006
- Citation
- 0609042
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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