The Board found that the veteran's residuals of a left bunionectomy are not manifested by any impairment warranting an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings did not demonstrate any additional functional loss or impairment beyond what is contemplated by the current 10% rating for bilateral pes planus and severe hallux valgus deformity on the left foot.
- Claimed conditions
- Left bunionectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 24, 2000
- Citation
- 0022455
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