The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for hallux valgus left foot and left leg atrophy are denied as they cannot increase his combined disability evaluation, which already exceeds the maximum allowed by regulation.
The deciding factor: Higher individual ratings for hallux valgus left foot and left leg atrophy could not be granted due to the amputation rule under 38 C.F.R. § 4.68.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus left foot, left leg atrophy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2011
- Citation
- 1114939
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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