The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus with calluses and hammer toes is rated at 30 percent, effective October 26, 2004. The left clavicle fracture residuals are rated at 20 percent. TDIU was granted prior to October 26, 2004.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus with calluses and hammer toes is currently evaluated as 30 percent disabling due to the presence of calluses, hammer toes, and pain without marked contraction or deformity. The left clavicle fracture residuals are rated at 20 percent based on limitation of arm motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Hallux Valgus, Calluses on feet, Hammer Toes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1042580
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing or following a substantially gainful occupation prior to August 31, 2020.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for bilateral pes planus, left foot toes, right foot toes, left knee condition, right knee condition, and back condition due to potential errors in decision-making process.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right foot pes planus (flatfoot) has been denied. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate severe bilateral flatfeet.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is needed to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the nature and likely cause of any right foot disability, including hallux valgus (bunions), hammer toes, heel spur, and reported history of right foot injury. The issue remains denied.
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