The veteran's hiatal hernia has been rated at 30 percent, the highest available rating under Diagnostic Code 7346.,The right great toe fracture with excision of bone fragments is currently evaluated as noncompensably disabling (zero percent).,The left ring finger fracture with mallet deformity does not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation.,Angioedema has been rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 7118.,Right foot exotosis is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling.,Degenerative joint disease of the right ankle is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling.,Degenerative joint disease of the left knee and right knee are both currently evaluated at 10 percent.,Degenerative joint disease of the right elbow is not yet rated, but if it meets criteria for a higher evaluation, it would be assigned an initial rating in excess of 10 percent.,The veteran's service-connected disabilities have been granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's hiatal hernia resulted in considerable impairment of his health, warranting a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7346. The right great toe fracture with excision of bone fragments was rated noncompensably disabling as there is no evidence of moderate or more severe foot injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Hiatal Hernia, Right Great Toe Fracture with Excision of Bone Fragments, Left Ring Finger Fracture with Mallet Deformity, Angioedema, Right Foot Exotosis, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Right Ankle, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Left Knee, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Right Knee, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the Right Elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 6, 2007
- Citation
- 0734871
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