The Veteran's initial disability rating for right navicular fracture status post repair, diagnosed as pes cavus and hammer toes, is denied prior to July 14, 2016. From July 14, 2016, an increased disability rating of 20 percent but no higher for the Veteran's right heel disability (pes planus) is granted. An initial disability rating of 10 percent for metatarsalgia is also granted from July 14, 2016.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable disability rating under Diagnostic Codes 5278 and 5282 due to lack of hammer toe in all toes or marked varus deformity. The Veteran's pes cavus was rated at 20 percent as per Diagnostic Code 5278, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Navicular Fracture Status Post Repair, Metatarsalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 21, 2022
- Citation
- 22035704
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a rating in excess of 10 percent for right third toe disability and entitlement to TDIU due to outstanding evidence and further development.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for pes planus, hallux valgus, metatarsalgia, and foot arthritis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected bilateral foot callosities. The Board also granted increased ratings of 30 percent for the callosities on both feet.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted a separate 10 percent disability evaluation for bilateral plantar fasciitis and remanded the claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD and depression.
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