The Board has determined that the veteran's hallux valgus of both feet, with residuals from bunionectomies, does not warrant a compensable rating under VA disability evaluation criteria.
The deciding factor: The clinical findings did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating as there was no severe deformity equivalent to amputation of either great toe and the veteran's gait remained normal despite her complaints of pain and difficulty with her feet.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Hallux Valgus of the Left Foot","status":"Residuals of a bunionectomy with slight valgus deformity, including retention of two transfixing pins"}, {"condition_name":"Hallux Valgus of the Right Foot","status":"Residuals of a bunionectomy with slight valgus deformity but correct alignment and no resection of the right metatarsal head or severe deformity equivalent to amputation of the right great toe"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0605968
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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