Hallux valgus (DC 5280) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 5280 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | The Foot |
| Also Known As | Valgus, bunion, hallux valgus, big toe pain, toe deformity, bunions |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Operated with resection of metatarsal head |
| 10% | Severe, if equivalent to amputation of great toe |
Conditions Secondary to This
2 linksDegenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic
5003
Bunions alter gait mechanics and foot biomechanics, contributing to arthritis in the foot, ankle, and knee.
Flatfoot, acquired
5276
Bunions and flat feet frequently co-occur and aggravate each other through altered foot biomechanics.
This May Be Secondary To
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