The Veteran's right great toe hallux rigidus with arthritis is granted an initial 10 percent disability rating, effective from the date of decision.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right great toe hallux rigidus and degenerative arthritis were found to be manifested by painful motion resulting in functional impairment but without involvement of multiple joints with occasional incapacitating exacerbations. The criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5003, which pertains to arthritis established by x-ray findings, have been met.
- Claimed conditions
- Right great toe hallux rigidus, Degenerative arthritis of the right great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23062508
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- Granted
The Veteran is granted a separate 10 percent evaluation for right toe painful motion with arthritis, to include partial toe amputation and toenail removal. The decision resolves all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an initial disability rating for his right-toe condition and service connection for a bilateral knee condition due to inadequate VA examinations and failure to obtain relevant records.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. His degenerative arthritis of the right great toe is rated at 10 percent, which does not meet his request for a higher rating. The residuals of his right third metatarsal fracture are also rated at 10 percent. Service connection for gout was denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the right great toe and right knee. However, the issues of service connection for OSA secondary to PTSD, hypertension, and ED as secondary to hypertension are remanded due to insufficient evidence.
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