The Veteran's right foot disability, specifically hallux vagus, was rated at the maximum schedular rating of 10 percent. The Board denied a higher initial rating for this condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right foot disability is rated under Diagnostic Code 5280 for unilateral hallux valgus and currently receives the maximum compensable rating due to his symptoms being mild to moderate in severity, including pain and functional loss during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux vagus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 12, 2024
- Citation
- 24002055
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