The Veteran's service-connected Achilles tendonitis of the right foot and Achilles tendonitis with hallux rigidus of the left foot are currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5284. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions have been evaluated based on their overall severity and do not meet or approximate the criteria for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent as they are currently rated.
- Claimed conditions
- Achilles tendonitis of the right foot, Hallux rigidus of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2017
- Citation
- 1760896
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