The Board denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left and right foot hammer toes and left and right lower extremity radiculopathy, finding that a compensable rating was not warranted.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a disability rating in excess of the 0 percent (non-compensable) for the Veteran's left foot hammer toes or his right foot hammer toes. For the lower extremity radiculopathy, the evidence showed mild incomplete paralysis which only warranted a 10 percent rating.

Claimed conditions

Left foot hammer toes, Right foot hammer toes, Left lower extremity radiculopathy, Right lower extremity radiculopathy

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 7, 2025

Citation

A25086362

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