The Veteran's right and left foot hammer toes are currently rated at the highest available schedular rating (10%) under Diagnostic Code 5282, which only applies to hammer toe disabilities. Therefore, an increased rating is not warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hammer toe disabilities are rated under Diagnostic Code 5282, and a higher rating is not assignable as it is the highest available schedular rating for hammer toes.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot hammer toes, left foot hammer toes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 21, 2023
- Citation
- A23036940
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