The Veteran's claims for increased disability ratings for his left foot disabilities are granted. The temporary total rating for right hallux valgus is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran underwent surgical correction of his left hallux valgus and hammertoes in June 2005, which resulted in a 10 percent disability rating effective January 1, 2011. The temporary total rating for right hallux valgus is granted based on the need for convalescence following surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- left hallux valgus, left foot hammertoes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 23, 2012
- Citation
- 1218439
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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