The Veteran's service-connected left foot disorder, including calluses and hallux rigidus following surgery, is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board found that the current rating adequately reflects his disability.
The deciding factor: The objective medical evidence did not support a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected left foot disorder due to the nature of the residuals from the surgical procedures performed and the functional impact on daily activities, warranting only a 10 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- calluses of the left foot, hallux rigidus (hammer toe), flat foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1007633
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 1007633.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right foot conditions and their relation to service. The claim will be reconsidered with additional examination and opinion.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for amputation of the left great toe and granted a separate 10 percent rating for calluses of the left foot. The amputation was not rated higher due to the absence of removal of the metatarsal head, while the calluses were found to be moderate in severity.
- Granted
The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU due to the combined effects of service-connected disabilities, including PFB and bilateral foot calluses. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible testimony regarding his inability to work due to these conditions.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for the Veteran's right foot condition, resolving doubt in favor of the Veteran.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.