The Veteran's surgery on August 4, 2007 did not result in severe postoperative residuals requiring a temporary total evaluation beyond November 1, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was able to ambulate and perform daily activities without the need for continued use of crutches or wheelchair after four weeks of nonweightbearing on his left lower extremity.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot bunion, Hallux valgus deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2011
- Citation
- 1107216
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- Granted
The Veteran's initial compensable ratings for left and right foot bunions were granted, while a disability rating of 30 percent was granted for bilateral pes planus prior to November 9, 2015. The appeal is not about service connection but rather the evaluation of existing disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right foot bunion was not rated compensable prior to November 15, 2017. From that date onwards, a 10% rating is granted for the condition. The left foot bunion issue and TDIU claim are remanded due to new evidence.
- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for left ankle sprain with crepitus, right ankle sprain with crepitus, and left foot bunion. Service connection was granted for right ear hearing loss but not for left ear hearing loss.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with arthritis is rated at 50 percent effective December 15, 2010.
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