The veteran's calluses were rated as noncompensable prior to April 12, 2004 and denied for a rating in excess of 30 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not support the need for a higher rating based on the severity of the condition or any additional symptoms beyond those already considered under Diagnostic Code 5276.
- Claimed conditions
- Calluses, both feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- May 22, 2006
- Citation
- 0614859
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What this means for you
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