The Veteran's initial claim for a compensable rating for his post-operative residuals of hammer toe of the bilateral fifth toes with hallux valgus was granted prior to February 28, 2018. From that date, he is entitled to a 30 percent evaluation for this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current foot conditions were rated under Diagnostic Code 5284 (foot injuries) due to the severity of his symptoms and functional impairment, which included pain, instability, and interference with walking and standing. The Board found that the hammer toes and hallux valgus warranted a higher rating than what was initially assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- hammer toes, hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2018
- Citation
- 18139429
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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