The Veteran's right and left hallux valgus, status post bunionectomy with arthritis of the great toe, have been rated at 10 percent for each extremity throughout the appeal period. The Board found that these ratings are appropriate based on the schedular criteria.
The deciding factor: The symptoms and impairment caused by the Veteran's hallux valgus were specifically contemplated by the schedular rating criteria, which include moderate to severe foot injuries including pain and other orthopedic factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Right hallux valgus, Left hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18150582
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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