The Board denied a compensable rating for the left and right foot great toe ingrown toenails but granted a 10 percent rating for the painful right foot great toe ingrown toenail. The claims for increased ratings for the left knee strain with instability and service connection for a lumbar spine disability were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right great toe ingrown toenail was painful, warranting a 10 percent rating under DC 7804, but did not find evidence of pain or functional impairment in the left great toe. The claims for increased ratings and service connection were remanded due to the need for additional medical clarification.

Claimed conditions

Left foot great toe ingrown toenail, Right foot great toe ingrown toenail, Lumbar spine disability (degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease), Left knee strain with instability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 6, 2025

Citation

A25096839

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