The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code. The evidence shows moderate to mild hallux valgus without surgical resection of the metatarsal head, and no other foot conditions.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence is against a compensable rating based on the severity of the Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus as it does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus (bunions)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 14, 2016
- Citation
- 1610123
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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