The Veteran's left foot bunion is currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 5280 for severe hallux valgus. The appeal has been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current disability rating of 10 percent is based on clinical findings of diffuse tenderness over the hallux valgus and bunions.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot bunion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 9, 2010
- Citation
- 1008873
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 1008873.
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.
- Granted
The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for left and right foot bunions were granted, while a disability rating of 30 percent was granted for bilateral pes planus prior to November 9, 2015. The appeal is not about service connection but rather the evaluation of existing disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right foot bunion was not rated compensable prior to November 15, 2017. From that date onwards, a 10% rating is granted for the condition. The left foot bunion issue and TDIU claim are remanded due to new evidence.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for left ankle sprain with crepitus, right ankle sprain with crepitus, and left foot bunion. Service connection was granted for right ear hearing loss but not for left ear hearing loss.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development and consideration of his claims, including a claim for an earlier effective date for his rhinitis rating.
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.