The Veteran's right great toe arthritis has been rated at 20 percent disabling since July 7, 2008. The most recent VA examination in January 2011 showed moderate limitation of motion and no evidence of severe impairment.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination did not reveal any severe impairment or loss of use of the foot, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Great Toe Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2015
- Citation
- 1551830
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right great toe injury and arthritis are not related to his active service, as there is no evidence of such an injury or condition within a year of separation from service. The preponderance of the evidence does not support the claim for service connection.
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