The veteran's claim for an increased rating for left hallux valgus with arthritis in the metatarsalphangeal joint and loss of sensation was denied. The RO found that her disability did not warrant a rating higher than 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the veteran's left foot condition, including pain, stiffness, and numbness, but intact strength, warranted a 20 percent rating based on moderate severity of hallux valgus with arthritis in the metatarsalphangeal joint.
- Claimed conditions
- left hallux valgus with arthritis in the metatarsalphangeal joint, loss of sensation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2005
- Citation
- 0502501
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 1,012 · Granted: 24% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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