The Board has granted service connection for right and left foot hallux valgus, but found that the criteria for a compensable rating were not met. The veteran's hallux valgus is manifested by pain on motion and tenderness, limiting her ability to walk or stand.
The deciding factor: The objective medical evidence does not show severe hallux valgus equivalent to amputation of either great toe or resection of the metatarsal head, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5280. However, the veteran's symptoms are primarily pain and stiffness, which can be rated under Diagnostic Code 5284 for residuals of foot injury.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hallux Valgus, Left Hallux Valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 10, 2007
- Citation
- 0713831
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- Granted
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- Granted
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