The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for bilateral flat feet was granted, with a current rating of 30 percent effective from March 10, 1997.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran had severe pain and calluses on his feet, which met the criteria for a 30 percent disability evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5276.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral flat feet (pes planus)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0010498
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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- Dismissed
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- Partly granted
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