The reduction in rating for degenerative arthritis of the right foot from 30 percent to 10 percent, effective May 1, 2020, was improper and the 30 percent rating is restored. The Veteran's hallux valgus of the right foot has been separately rated.
The deciding factor: The reduction in rating for degenerative arthritis of the right foot from 30 to 10 percent was found to be improper due to lack of sustained improvement and the correct rating should have been a 30 percent rating based on Diagnostic Code 5284, which is used for severe foot injuries.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the right foot, Hallux valgus of the right foot, Hallux rigidus of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2026
- Citation
- A26022175
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