The Veteran's surgery for right hammertoes in February 2011 is considered service-connected, and he was granted a temporary total convalescent rating based on the need for ten weeks of convalescence.
The deciding factor: The surgery for correction of the Veteran’s hammertoes was found to be related to his service-connected right foot disability (residuals of fractures of the first through fourth toes of the right foot and a partial amputation of the third toe of the right foot).
- Claimed conditions
- hammer toes, fractures of the first through fourth toes of the right foot and a partial amputation of the third toe of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2018
- Citation
- 18128997
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that there was a pre-decisional duty to assist error and requires additional development, including an addendum VA opinion regarding the Veteran's bilateral foot disability.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the preexistence and aggravation of foot disabilities during service.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a pre-decisional error in not obtaining an addendum or supplemental medical opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral foot disability, specifically his pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and hammer toes.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for flat feet, hammer toes, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, and hallux valgus, finding that there was no evidence of a pre-existing condition aggravated by military service. The Board also found that the current disabilities were not related to service.
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