The Veteran's hallux valgus of the left foot was rated at a maximum of 10 percent since October 1, 2011, and no higher rating is warranted.
The deciding factor: Severe hallux valgus symptoms equivalent to amputation of the great toe warrant a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5280. A higher rating is not appropriate as it would exceed the maximum schedular rating for unilateral hallux valgus.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 2, 2015
- Citation
- 1546370
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- Partly granted
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for hallux valgus in both feet, as the maximum schedular ratings have been assigned.
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