The Veteran's right foot bunion does not warrant a compensable rating.,The Veteran's left foot bunionectomy residuals are currently rated as 10% disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available for this condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran’s right foot bunion was equivalent to amputation of the great toe or surgical removal of the metatarsal head.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Bunion, Left Foot Bunionectomy Residuals, Chorioretinal Scar, Right Eye
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 16, 2010
- Citation
- 1030667
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- Granted
The Veteran's right foot bunionectomy necessitated a period of convalescence from July 2, 2010 through February 28, 2011. The Board has granted an extension of the temporary total disability rating for this period.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting a TDIU.
- Denied
The Veteran's surgery on February 9, 2009 was not due to an emergency and therefore does not meet the criteria for reimbursement of unauthorized medical expenses incurred at a non-VA facility.
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