The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left and right foot hallux valgus, as well as hammer toes of the second and third toes on each foot, have been denied.,A maximum 10 percent rating is assigned for bilateral hallux valgus and hammer toe of the second and third toes. No higher rating is warranted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hallux valgus and hammer toe conditions are rated under DC 5280 and DC 5282, respectively, which do not allow for a higher rating due to their severity.,The VA examination confirmed the presence of bilateral hammer toes without claw foot. The examiner noted that pain would result in functional loss based on swelling, deformity, disturbance of locomotion, interference with standing, and other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot hallux valgus, status post bunionectomy, Right foot hallux valgus, status post bunionectomy, Left foot hammer toe, status post correction of the second and third toes, Right foot hammer toe, status post correction of the second and third toes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24047883
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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