The Veteran's right foot fracture with DJD and interphalangeal joint disease is rated at 20 percent, the highest available rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. The compensable ratings for hallux valgus of the right foot (10%) and hammer toe of the right foot are granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of pain in the right foot with prolonged ambulation have been found to most nearly approximate a moderately severe impairment, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 5284. The hallux valgus is rated at 10 percent and hammer toe at 0 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Fracture with DJD and Interphalangeal Joint Disease, Hallux Valgus of the Right Foot, Hammer Toe of the Right Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2017
- Citation
- 1701947
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