The Veteran's left foot hallux valgus, status post bunionectomy, is rated as 20 percent disabling due to chronic pain and stiffness that limits his ability to stand or walk for prolonged periods.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined the Veteran's condition resulted in mild to moderate symptoms of hallux limitus, which affected his ability to work due to pain with prolonged standing or walking.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot hallux valgus, osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2015
- Citation
- 1524031
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