The Veteran's service-connected hallux rigidus of the left great toe is rated at 10 percent from October 5, 2013 and granted a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran’s hallux rigidus with degenerative arthritis more nearly approximated severe impairment manifested by pain upon ambulation and degenerative arthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux rigidus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18131870
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- Granted
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- Granted
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