The Board granted restoration of a 30 percent rating for left hallux rigidus, status post failed foot surgery with degenerative arthritis and hallux limitus, from the date of reduction. The appeal was denied for ratings in excess of 30 percent for left hallux rigidus and in excess of 10 percent for left great toe scar. The Board remanded claims for service connection for right pes planus and an increased rating for left pes planus.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the rating for left hallux rigidus was found to be improper as it did not reflect improvement that actually reflects an improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work. The other claims were denied based on the evidence provided.
- Claimed conditions
- left hallux rigidus, left great toe scar, left pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25045271
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, as the evidence submitted was not new and relevant.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right and left pes planus as there is no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for left and right pes planus as the conditions clearly and unmistakably existed prior to service and were not aggravated by service.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that the Veteran's tinnitus is related to her military service. The appeal of other claims was remanded.
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