The Board granted a separate 10 percent rating for right foot hammer toes but denied an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for right foot hallux valgus.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's hammer toe condition affected all toes unilaterally, warranting a separate 10 percent rating under DC 5282; however, the maximum allowable rating for hallux valgus was already in place and an increased rating was not possible.

Claimed conditions

right foot hallux valgus, right foot hammer toes

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 23, 2025

Citation

A25092157

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