The Board has determined that the veteran's right foot disorder, primarily manifested by calluses and pain related thereto, does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The objective findings noted during VA examinations do not support a finding of very painful callosities sufficient to warrant an increased evaluation. The preponderance of the evidence is against the veteran's claim for an increased rating.
- Claimed conditions
- calluses, chronic pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0617113
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What this means for you
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