The Veteran's bilateral foot calluses were manifested by moderate symptoms prior to September 3, 2019 and severe symptoms thereafter. The appeal is denied as the criteria for a higher rating are not met.,Service connection was denied for left pinky toe disorder and right big toe disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's bilateral foot calluses meet or approximate the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code, including DC 5276.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Calluses
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22038124
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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