The veteran's traumatic arthrosis of the distal interphalangeal joint with dorsal callous formation and slight hallux valgus deformity, status post fracture of the great left toe was rated at 10 percent prior to August 2, 2007. The claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and elevated cholesterol were denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's traumatic arthrosis of the distal interphalangeal joint with dorsal callous formation and slight hallux valgus deformity, status post fracture of the great left toe was rated at 10 percent prior to August 2, 2007 due to objective pain and arthritis. The claim for service connection for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and elevated cholesterol were denied as there is no evidence linking these conditions to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic arthrosis of the distal interphalangeal joint with dorsal callous formation and slight hallux valgus deformity, status post fracture of the great left toe, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Elevated cholesterol
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 22, 2009
- Citation
- 0902250
What this means for you
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