The Veteran's bilateral foot scars and hallux valgus post-surgical conditions are not rated as compensable.,Service connection for left and right knee disorders is remanded.
The deciding factor: The pre-aggravation severity of the Veteran's service-connected hallux valgus was considered, and he currently receives the highest possible rating under DC 5280. The scars do not meet criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Scar, Left Foot Scar, Right Foot Hallux Valgus, Post-Surgical, Left Foot Hallux Valgus, Post-Surgical
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24024454
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