The Veteran's right foot bunion and hallux valgus deformity have been rated at 10% since January 1999, as the disability is manifested by painful motion of the great toes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right foot bunion and hallux valgus deformity are currently evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5280 for hallux valgus, which results in a 10% rating when there is no actual loss of use of the foot.
- Claimed conditions
- Right foot bunion, Hallux valgus deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 30, 2010
- Citation
- 1044726
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- Granted
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