The Board granted service connection for hallux valgus of the left great toe and assigned a 10 percent disability rating, which is the highest rating available under Diagnostic Code 5284.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed moderate foot disability with pain during prolonged standing and walking, but no limp or significant functional impairment that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus of the left great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2003
- Citation
- 0332565
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for hallux valgus of the left great toe, finding that the Veteran's current condition is attributable to an in-service injury.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral pes planus secondary to the Veteran's service-connected hallux valgus, but denied increased ratings for the hallux valgus of both great toes and remanded a TDIU claim.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation consistent with his education and work history.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for migraines, secondary to his service-connected tinnitus is granted. The Board also remanded the issues of increased ratings for hallux valgus and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
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