The Board remands the issue of entitlement to an initial compensable disability rating for right foot hallux valgus, including whether a separate evaluation is warranted for left foot hallux valgus, for further development and consideration.

The deciding factor: A remand is necessary to provide an adequate statement of reasons or bases that adequately addresses the evidence of bilateral hallux valgus and to determine whether the Veteran is entitled to a compensable rating.

Claimed conditions

right foot hallux valgus, left foot hallux valgus

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

March 25, 2025

Citation

25004061

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