The Veteran's service-connected right foot hammertoe with hallux valgus deformity is rated at a maximum of 10 percent, effective from January 8, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran underwent two surgeries for his right foot hammertoe and hallux valgus deformity during service. The most recent surgery was in June 2008, which resulted in a permanent disability that meets the criteria for a maximum 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5282.
- Claimed conditions
- hammertoe of the right second toe, hallux valgus deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 23, 2017
- Citation
- 1709065
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- Granted
The Veteran's hallux valgus deformity with laceration of the tibial left foot with hyperkeratotic lesions, ball of foot, is found to have clearly and unmistakably preexisted service. However, it is not clear and unmistakable that the condition was not aggravated by his active service.
- Denied
The Veteran's request for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his right and left foot disabilities is denied.,An effective date earlier than February 27, 2015, for the ratings assigned to the Veteran's right and left foot disabilities is also denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for hallux valgus deformity with laceration of the tibial left foot with hyperkeratotic lesions is being remanded due to a procedural issue related to SSA records.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation, despite functional impairments.
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