The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for his service-connected hallux valgus were denied. The issue of a separate evaluation for the post-operative surgical scar, residual of right bunionectomy, was granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Codes 7804 or 7805.
- Claimed conditions
- Right hallux valgus, Left hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 15, 2011
- Citation
- 1142354
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