The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus with bunion formation and degenerative joint disease of the first MTP joint of the great toe with plantar fasciitis has been found to meet the criteria for a 30 percent disability rating since October 25, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus with bunion formation and degenerative joint disease of the first MTP joint of the great toe with plantar fasciitis has been found to meet the criteria for a severe foot disability as per Diagnostic Code 5284, warranting a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Hallux Valgus with Bunion Formation, Degenerative Joint Disease, Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 25, 2015
- Citation
- 1512763
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