The Veteran's gouty arthritis and hallux valgus (bunion) conditions have not manifested as active processes with the required symptomatology to warrant a higher disability rating. The Veteran's symptoms are currently rated at 10 percent each for both feet.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's gouty arthritis and hallux valgus do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under Diagnostic Codes 5002 or 5280/5282, as they have not manifested as active processes with one or two exacerbations per year in a well-established diagnosis.
- Claimed conditions
- Gouty Arthritis, Hallux Valgus (Bunion), Hallux Rigidus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 26, 2017
- Citation
- 1724055
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