The Veteran's left bunionectomy and second toe arthrodesis was performed for a non-service-connected condition, thus the temporary total ratings under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29 and § 4.30 are denied.
The deciding factor: The surgery was performed on a nonservice-connected disability (left foot bunion), which does not meet the criteria for a temporary total rating under 38 C.F.R. § 4.29 or § 4.30.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot bunion, reoccurring corns
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2012
- Citation
- 1241176
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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