The Board has determined that the veteran's right and left foot disabilities, characterized by hallux valgus with hammertoes and calluses, warrant a 30 percent evaluation since August 26, 1994.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted in May 1996 showed severe impairment of both feet due to hallux valgus deformities, painful callosities, and hammertoes, which required surgeries. The functional impairment was significant enough to warrant a higher evaluation than the initial single 10 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus, calluses, hammertoes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2003
- Citation
- 0305524
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a left foot condition to satisfy a statutory duty related to the Veteran's service-connected knee conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case to obtain a more thorough medical opinion addressing whether the Veteran's left foot/toe disorders are related to her service or secondary to her service-connected left knee disability.
- Dismissed
The appeal was dismissed because the Veteran did not timely file a Board Appeal request and no good cause was shown for the late filing.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right foot conditions, including hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, plantar fasciitis, and midfoot arthritis.
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