Denied
The Board denied service connection for left big toe hallux rigidus and denied increased ratings for the lumbar spine disability, initial rating for left big toe injury, and compensable rating for left toenail onychomycosis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a current diagnosis of left big toe hallux rigidus or that the Veteran's symptoms warranted higher ratings for his other conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- left big toe hallux rigidus, lumbar spine disability (lumbosacral sprain and degenerative arthritis), left foot big toe injury with residuals, left toenail onychomycosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25097019
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