The Veteran's right hallux rigidus with degenerative joint disease is currently rated at 10 percent, and the Board has referred this issue for consideration of an extraschedular evaluation.,Regarding his service-connected right knee disorder, the Veteran contends it is secondary to his service-connected right hallux rigidus. He also alleges that he developed a left knee disorder due to radiation exposure during service.
The deciding factor: The Board has found that the current schedular rating for the Veteran's right hallux rigidus does not adequately account for his severe symptoms and occupational effects.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Hallux Rigidus with Degenerative Joint Disease, Left Knee Disorder, Right Knee Disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Ionizing radiation
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2018
- Citation
- 1805529
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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