The Veteran's right foot disability, specifically osteoarthritis of the first and second metatarsophalangeal joints, is rated at 20 percent disabling. The decision also granted service connection for mild spondylolisthesis L5-S1 (claimed as low back condition) and osteoarthritis of the left knee.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right foot disability was found to be moderate in nature due to his hallux valgus deformity, resulting in a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5284. Service connection for mild spondylolisthesis L5-S1 and osteoarthritis of the left knee were also granted.
- Claimed conditions
- osteoarthritis of the right first and second metatarsophalangeal joints, mild spondylolisthesis L5-S1 (claimed as low back condition), osteoarthritis of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 2, 2013
- Citation
- 1310762
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