The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected bilateral foot disability, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows impairment equivalent to severe bilateral pes planus but not pronounced flat feet or claw foot. The 30 percent rating is appropriate based on this level of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral foot disorder, hallux valgus, calluses
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2000
- Citation
- 0009559
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What this means for you
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