The Board has determined that the veteran's hammer toe deformity of the left foot does not warrant a compensable initial evaluation, as it only affects two toes and there is no evidence of pain or other functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The veteran's hammer toe deformity affects only two toes on his left foot. The medical evidence shows that he has no pain, weakness, fatigue, or lack of endurance related to the condition. As a result, the current evaluation does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5282.
- Claimed conditions
- hammer toe deformity, left foot
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 26, 2006
- Citation
- 0622109
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