The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for her hammertoes of both feet, finding that they do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's hammertoes did not warrant an increase in disability ratings beyond the current 10% assigned due to their nature and severity as service-connected conditions without additional factors like trauma or other specific circumstances.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Hammer toes of the right foot"}, {"condition_name":"Hammer toes of the left foot"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2006
- Citation
- 0633734
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What this means for you
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