The veteran's right hallux valgus with associated bunion was not found to warrant a compensable evaluation.,Right shoulder tendinitis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 5201 due to full range of motion and no loss of mobility on testing.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right hallux valgus with associated bunion was found to have mild deformities without surgery or severity equivalent to amputation, which did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. Right shoulder tendinitis had full range of motion and no loss of mobility on testing, thus failing to meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hallux Valgus with associated bunion, Right Shoulder Tendinitis, Retropatellar Pain Syndrome, Right Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0830750
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