Denied
The Board denied higher ratings for the Veteran's right and left foot hallux valgus and right and left foot hammertoes, as the maximum 10 percent ratings were already assigned.
The deciding factor: The criteria for a rating higher than 10 percent under the applicable diagnostic codes were not met due to the severity of the conditions being consistent with the maximum allowable ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot hallux valgus, left foot hallux valgus, right foot hammertoes, left foot hammertoes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25101775
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