The Veteran's right foot disability, characterized by talonavicular arthritis and mild chronic extensor digitorum longus tendon tendinitis, has been rated as 10 percent disabling since October 1, 2003.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right foot disability is manifested by talonavicular arthritis with a moderate degree of impairment, including metatarsalgia and mild chronic extensor digitorum longus tendon tendinitis. The current rating adequately reflects the severity of his disability.
- Claimed conditions
- talonavicular arthritis, mild chronic extensor digitorum longus tendon tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 9, 2011
- Citation
- 1105442
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