The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for his postoperative residuals of hallux rigidus, finding that the current evaluation assigned does not accurately reflect the severity of his disability.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Hallux Rigidus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2008
- Citation
- 0820301
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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: Denied
The Veteran's right and left foot disabilities, including DJD of the first MTP joint, hallux valgus, and hallux rigidus, are rated as noncompensable throughout the initial evaluation period. The Board denied higher ratings due to lack of severe hallux valgus or hallux valgus requiring surgery.
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