The Board found that the sesamoiditis did not result in moderate impairment or approximate severe hallux valgus, and thus denied a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence consistently revealed findings of normal motor strength, skin integrity, and range of motion in the left great toe. The Veteran's sesamoiditis did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under DC 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- sesamoiditis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2012
- Citation
- 1213758
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examinations are inadequate for rating purposes and thus remands the case to obtain a new examination. The issues include determining whether bilateral hallux valgus and/or acquired pes cavus are secondary to sesamoiditis, whether there is a neurological disability of the right great toe, and whether there was a period of convalescence following the July 2022 sesamoidectomy.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error, specifically regarding the etiology of the Veteran's left foot arthritis and avascular necrosis. The Veteran is seeking service connection for these conditions as secondary to his service-connected sesamoiditis and residual scar.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical examination and treatment records, requiring a new VA examination to determine if any current left foot disability is related to service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development, including a comprehensive examination of the feet to determine if sesamoiditis and heel spur syndrome are related to her service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis.
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