Partly granted
The veteran is granted a 10% rating for the loss of their left toenail but denied higher ratings for rhinitis and chronic sinusitis. The effective date for service connection for rhinitis and chronic sinusitis remains August 5, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's description of the residuals of his lost toenail, to include pain with movement, is the functional equivalent of a painful scar, warranting a 10% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of left toenail, rhinitis, chronic sinusitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25004624
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