The Veteran's right foot hallux rigidus and degenerative joint disease of the first metatarsal phalanx are rated at 10 percent each, with no higher rating granted for either condition.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supports a separate evaluation of 10 percent under DC 5284 for moderate impairment due to right foot injury, while the hallux rigidus is already rated as severe (10%) and equivalent to amputation of the toe.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux rigidus, degenerative joint disease of the first metatarsal phalangeal joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19192299
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right foot conditions, including hallux valgus, hallux rigidus, plantar fasciitis, and midfoot arthritis.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a noncompensable rating for hammer toes, a 10 percent rating for right foot arthritis, and temporary total evaluations for surgery associated with the service-connected conditions. The higher initial disability rating for hallux valgus and hallux rigidus was denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right foot deterioration and service connection for secondary right foot disabilities to correct a pre-decisional error by the agency of original jurisdiction.
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