The VA has determined that the veteran's hammertoe and joint contracture of both feet do not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent, as they are considered to be moderate in nature.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support initial evaluations in excess of 10 percent for hammertoe and joint contracture of the right and left feet.
- Claimed conditions
- hammertoe, joint contracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2007
- Citation
- 0740614
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology and aggravation of the Veteran's right foot disabilities, including Morton's neuroma, hammertoe, hallus valgus, and plantar fasciitis. The claim is being decided on the merits as new evidence was received since the last denial.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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