The Veteran's bilateral hammer toe with corns and hallux valgus have been granted increased ratings of 20 percent each, effective December 20, 2011.,Effective October 25, 2011, the Veteran is entitled to a noncompensable rating for his hallux valgus in both feet.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's hammer toe and corns had moderately severe symptoms since December 20, 2011, warranting a 20 percent rating. The effective date of October 25, 2011 was granted for his hallux valgus as it was the date he submitted his claim.
- Claimed conditions
- hammer toe, hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20007628
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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- Dismissed
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