The Veteran's left foot hallux valgus is rated as noncompensable prior to February 10, 2023 and a 50 percent rating is granted beginning on that date. The Veteran's left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, and metatarsalgia is rated at 30 percent from February 10, 2023 onwards.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination confirmed the severity of the Veteran's left foot conditions, leading to a higher rating for his pes planus condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot hallux valgus, Left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis, Morton's neuroma, and metatarsalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23053979
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