The veteran's claim for a compensable rating for bilateral hallux valgus with bunions is denied. The veteran is granted an initial 10 percent rating for bilateral degenerative changes of the metatarsophalangeal joints, and his claim for a 10 percent rating based on multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities as provided by 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 is dismissed.
The deciding factor: The veteran's hallux valgus with bunions was rated as not compensable due to the severity of his condition, while he received a 10 percent rating for bilateral degenerative changes of the metatarsophalangeal joints based on the involvement of two minor joints. His claim for additional benefits under 38 C.F.R. § 3.324 was dismissed as moot.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral hallux valgus with bunions, bilateral degenerative changes of the metatarsophalangeal joints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2007
- Citation
- 0732388
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- Remanded (sent back)
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