The Board has denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for hallux valgus, left great toe. The Veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for flail fifth toe, left, with resection of metatarsal head is granted. The issues of service connection for plantar condyle, fifth metatarsal head of the left foot and entitlement to special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance or housebound status are remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for hallux valgus was denied as there is no evidence that it warrants an evaluation in excess of 10 percent. The Board found that the Veteran's flail fifth toe, left, with resection of metatarsal head resulted from VA medical treatment and that this treatment was not provided with informed consent. For service connection, a remand is necessary to obtain an opinion on whether the plantar condyle developed due to or as a result of her hallux valgus.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus, plantar condyle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19195455
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