The Veteran's service connection for a psychiatric disorder other than major depressive disorder is denied. The Veteran's increased rating claim for left foot hallux valgus with post arthrodesis arthrosis of the first metatarsal cuneiform joint is granted at 70 percent.
The deciding factor: Service connection was not established for any psychiatric disability other than major depressive disorder, and the preponderance of evidence did not support a separate diagnosis. The Veteran's left foot hallux valgus with post arthrodesis arthrosis of the first metatarsal cuneiform joint warranted a 70 percent rating based on its severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Left foot hallux valgus with post arthrodesis arthrosis of the first metatarsal cuneiform joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 70%
- Decision date
- July 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21041238
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