The Veteran's hallux valgus of the left great toe was not shown to be severe enough to warrant a compensable rating, as it did not meet the criteria for a 10% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5280.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hallux valgus was found to be mild and not equivalent to amputation of the great toe, thus not meeting the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus of the left great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2012
- Citation
- 1220742
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