The Veteran's left foot hallux abductovalgus, bunion deformity, and post-operative bunionectomy with Herbert screw fixation have been rated at 20 percent since the initial grant of service connection in October 2008. The rating is based on painful motion and functional impairment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left foot hallux abductovalgus results in painful motion, stiffness, swelling, and limited range of motion which causes significant functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot hallux abductovalgus, bunion deformity, post-operative bunionectomy with Herbert screw fixation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2014
- Citation
- 1430465
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for the Veteran's claimed left foot disability, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability during service and insufficient medical opinion to establish a nexus between any present disability and service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for further development, including a VA examination and the acquisition of any outstanding private treatment records.
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