The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left foot disabilities, finding that they did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent for the right foot disability or 10 percent for the left toe disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed symptoms consistent with moderately severe to moderate foot injuries but no findings meeting the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative status right foot, bunionectomy with double threaded screws, Hallux valgus of the left great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2011
- Citation
- 1100465
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