The Veteran's right foot disability, including hallux limitus with degenerative joint disease and arthrotomy of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ), is currently rated at 10 percent. The Board has determined that a higher evaluation may be warranted due to additional symptoms not fully addressed in the current rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's testimony indicated that his right foot disability, including hallux limitus with degenerative joint disease and arthrotomy of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ), is worse than the currently assigned 10 percent evaluation. The Board finds that a more comprehensive evaluation may be necessary to address these additional symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- arthrotomy first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) right foot with joint debridement for hallux limitus with degenerative joint disease (DJD), right great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22031484
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What this means for you
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