The Veteran's service-connected amputation of the right little toe with midfoot degenerative joint disease is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Codes 5010-5284. The RO has granted a higher disability rating based on this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected amputation of the right little toe with midfoot degenerative joint disease meets the criteria for a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 5010-5284, which is the maximum schedular rating available for these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- amputation of the right little toe, midfoot degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1025440
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- Denied
Throughout the period on appeal, the Veteran's vestigial burns of the right foot with amputation of the right little toe was productive of moderately severe disability as a result of chronic, moderately severe pain and a moderate impact on daily activities. The Board found that the evidence did not demonstrate severe disability warranting a higher rating.
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