Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating and earlier effective date for amputation of the fifth left toe was denied. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to January 3, 2024 for major depressive disorder (MDD) is remanded.
The deciding factor: The veteran's amputation fifth left toe has been assigned a 20 percent rating, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code 5172.
- Claimed conditions
- amputation fifth left toe, major depressive disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2025
- Citation
- A25008046
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