The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for service-connected onychomycosis of the feet, patellofemoral syndrome of the right knee, and patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee were denied. The claim for residuals of a right middle finger injury was not addressed as it is not related to service connection.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any additional functional loss upon repetitive motion or other significant impairment that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- onychomycosis of the bilateral feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0935957
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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