The Board granted the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right and left foot disabilities. The Veteran was also awarded a 10 percent rating for his bilateral tinea pedis.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's right and left foot disabilities were manifested by postoperative hallux valgus, hammertoes, and tinea pedis, warranting the assigned ratings under applicable VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right postoperative hallux valgus, Left hammertoes, Bilateral tinea pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2013
- Citation
- 1306929
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