The Veteran is granted a 10 percent rating for post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the right great toe, effective May 20, 2016.,A 10 percent evaluation is also granted for left thigh muscle strain. The issue regarding multiple noncompensable service-connected disabilities prior to February 17, 2015, has been resolved in favor of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the right great toe had severe hallux valgus equivalent to amputation of the great toe and assigned a 10 percent rating under DC 5280 effective May 20, 2016.,For the left thigh muscle strain, the VA examiner noted moderate severity with occasional loss of power and weakness and consistent pain and fatigue. The Veteran's employment status was also considered in determining his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic osteoarthritis of the right great toe, Left thigh muscle strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 20, 2016
- Citation
- 1636784
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