The Board has granted an initial disability rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's service-connected right and left feet conditions, which include arthritis, hallux valgus (bunions), and calluses. The ratings are effective from December 18, 2008.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities have resulted in moderately severe symptoms, warranting a higher disability rating of 20 percent for each affected foot.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Arthritis, Hallux Valgus (Bunions), Calluses, Left Foot Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26020484
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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