The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for the service-connected left knee, left hip and right great toe disabilities were denied. The RO granted a higher rating (20%) for the service-connected right great toe disability effective September 14, 2005.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence demonstrated some limitation of motion and subjective complaints of pain in the right great toe hallux valgus, which was rated at 20% under Diagnostic Code 5284 for moderate foot disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Chondromalacia patella (left knee), Arthritis of the left hip, Right great toe hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 15, 2013
- Citation
- 1301516
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