The Veteran's bilateral hallux valgus and hammer toes have been granted initial ratings of 20 percent effective December 11, 2015. The right foot was rated under Diagnostic Code 5284, while the left foot was rated under a hyphenated code (5282-5280). The Veteran's hallux valgus and hammer toes are currently rated as moderately severe.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hallux valgus and hammer toes have been consistently assessed as moderate in severity, warranting the current 20 percent ratings under Diagnostic Code 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- Hallux Valgus, Hammer Toes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23024017
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The reduction of the rating for plantar fasciitis and right foot trauma with hallux valgus from 30% to 10% was improper, as the Veteran's symptoms did not improve. The rating has been reinstated.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has restored the Veteran's 20% disability rating for his left foot condition, effective May 1, 2022. The Veteran is not entitled to a higher rating.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating of 30 percent for residuals of a right great toe fracture is granted, effective from the date of the decision. The case is also remanded for further development regarding his TDIU claim and pes planus relationship.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is needed to obtain an adequate VA medical opinion regarding the nature and likely cause of any right foot disability, including hallux valgus (bunions), hammer toes, heel spur, and reported history of right foot injury. The issue remains denied.
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