The Veteran's right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with his bilateral hammertoes, status post surgery for phlangectomy bilateral fifth toe and right second toe, were each rated as 10 percent disabling from October 9, 2013.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted for the Veteran's right and left lower extremity peripheral neuropathy associated with his bilateral hammertoes, status post surgery for phlangectomy bilateral fifth toe and right second toe, effective October 9, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hammertoes, Bilateral Foot Scars, Right and Left Lower Extremity Peripheral Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22061295
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