The Veteran's left foot hammer toes and numb little toe are rated at a maximum of 10 percent, effective October 27, 2011.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the Veteran’s condition more nearly approximates 'hammer toes affecting all toes,' warranting a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5282.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot hammer toes, left little toe numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2019
- Citation
- A19003802
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What this means for you
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