The Veteran's hallux valgus and hallux rigidus, status post arthoplasty left third toe with history of fracture left great toe is rated at a 30 percent rating. The Veteran's bilateral foot hyperkeratotic lesions and plantar warts are not compensable. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis is rated at the maximum available schedular rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hallux valgus and hallux rigidus, status post arthoplasty left third toe with history of fracture left great toe was found to be severe enough for a 30 percent rating. The bilateral foot hyperkeratotic lesions and plantar warts did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the old or new regulations. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis is rated at the maximum available schedular rating.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus and hallux rigidus, status post arthoplasty left third toe with history of fracture left great toe, bilateral foot hyperkeratotic lesions and plantar warts, bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21026928
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of a VA medical opinion on direct service connection for the Veteran's bilateral foot condition. A new VA examination is needed to determine if the condition manifested during service or is otherwise related to active service.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left hallux valgus, as well as the denial of a rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis, were decided. The appeal was also granted for service connection for right leg pain, left leg pain, right ankle condition (also claimed as Achilles tendon), and left ankle condition (also claimed as Achilles tendon).
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's tarsal tunnel syndrome, pes planus with degenerative arthritis, and hallux valgus, as well as service connection for various disorders.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have been found to render him unable to physically care for himself, thereby granting special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
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