The Veteran's bilateral surgical scars, status post bunionectomies warrant a rating of 10 percent but not higher throughout the period of the claim.
The deciding factor: The May 2013 VA examination indicated no evidence of painful or unstable scars. However, the Veteran reported experiencing pain associated with his service-connected scars when exposed to shower water and wearing shoes that fit. The Board found this credible and determined a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7804 was warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- bunionectomy, metatarsophalangeal joint narrowing
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2016
- Citation
- 1640133
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- Denied
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher disability rating for hallux valgus with bunionectomy and hammertoe of the left foot was denied as his symptoms are already addressed by the current 10% schedular rating.
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