The Veteran's service-connected hallux valgus of the left and right feet have been rated as noncompensable for the entire appeal period. The Board finds that his symptoms, including pain, heat, stiffness, and abnormal weight bearing, meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hallux valgus has resulted in moderate stiffness without evidence of incapacitating exacerbations, which aligns with the noncompensable (10%) rating assigned under Diagnostic Code 5280.
- Claimed conditions
- Hallux Valgus of the Left Foot, Hallux Valgus of the Right Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2011
- Citation
- 1104056
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What this means for you
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus of the left and right feet are rated at their maximum allowable levels, and no higher ratings can be assigned.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia, and for left foot pes planus. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for her increased rating of bilateral plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia is denied.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities, including right and left elbow disabilities, thoracic and lumbar spine disabilities, right knee disability (other than Osgood-Schlatter's disease), left knee disability (other than Osgood-Schlatter's disease), and compensation under 38 C.F.R. § 3.317 for an undiagnosed illness or medically unexplained chronic multisymptom illness.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted increased ratings for bilateral pes planus, hallux valgus of the right and left feet, and degenerative joint disease of both feet. The Veteran's TDIU status from service-connected depressive disorder is also recognized.
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