The Veteran's hallux valgus deformity with great toe bunion and hammertoe deformities, right and left foot have been rated at 10 percent since the effective date of service connection. The evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The clinical findings do not reflect that the Veteran's disability picture for his service-connected hallux valgus deformity with great toe bunion and hammertoe deformities, right and left foot is more than moderate in degree.
- Claimed conditions
- Hallux Valgus Deformity, Plantar Warts
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 18, 2010
- Citation
- 1022644
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, IHD, plantar warts, lumbar and cervical spine DJD, hip and shoulder DJD, preclude him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board found no new evidence to reopen the claims and denied service connection for right knee and foot disorders, as well as a right ankle disorder. The Veteran's current conditions are not related to his military service or any service-connected disability.
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