The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left and right great toe disabilities, as well as her TDIU claim, were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show symptomatology not contemplated by the rating criteria under DC 5280, and there was no marked interference with employment or frequent hospitalization.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected bilateral great toe disabilities are rated based on their severity as hallux valgus and arthritis. The Board found that her symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. Additionally, there was no evidence of marked interference with employment or frequent hospitalization.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus, arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22016462
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