The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left foot hallux valgus was denied. The current rating of 10 percent is the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 5280.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected left foot hallux valgus is currently rated as moderate, with no evidence of amputation or equivalent to amputation, and thus does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- skin disorder (claimed as acne vulgaris and eczema), left foot hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2017
- Citation
- 1710805
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