The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for scars and hallux rigidus were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate characteristics of disfigurement, underlying soft tissue damage, or disabling effects sufficient to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Painful scars of the bilateral feet, Left foot scar residuals status post nerve removal, Right foot scar, Neck scar, Right hallux rigidus and valgus (previously bilateral), Left hallux rigidus and valgus (previously bilateral)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22038321
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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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