The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased disability rating for his right foot hallux valgus, status-post osteotomy and bunionectomy, currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the veteran had moderately severe impairment or symptoms such as marked deformity, accentuated pain on manipulation and use, or swelling due to his right foot hallux valgus. The current rating of 10% is considered appropriate based on the objective clinical findings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Hallux Valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 19, 2007
- Citation
- 0733002
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Related decisions
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals because the appeal requests were not timely filed, and good cause was not shown for the late filing.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and an earlier effective date was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a 70% rating for the period prior to June 3, 2022. Service connection for bilateral pes planus and right foot hallux valgus is also granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted prior to November 26, 2021. From that date, the Veteran's PTSD/MDD alone qualifies for a grant of TDIU and SMC based on housebound status.
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