The Veteran's service-connected hallux valgus of the right and left feet is rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5280. The Board found that a higher rating was not warranted based on functional loss due to pain or other factors.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected hallux valgus of the right and left feet does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating as it is rated at the maximum level provided by Diagnostic Code 5280, which pertains to unilateral hallux valgus. The provisions of 38 C.F.R. �� 4.40 and 4.45 do not apply in this case because Diagnostic Code 5280 does not rely on limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus, bunion formation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1003694
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