The Veteran's right foot bunionectomy residuals are currently rated at 10 percent, the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5284 for moderate impairment of the foot. The appeal is denied as her symptoms do not warrant a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners consistently assessed the Veteran’s hallux valgus and arthritis as 'moderate' in severity, with no evidence of more severe disability such as amputation or surgery requiring treatment.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of right foot bunionectomy, arthritis of first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19107524
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