The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's bilateral foot disability, finding that it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on current symptoms and medical evidence.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected bilateral foot disability involved pes planus with bunions, hammer toes, and hallux valgus; however, there was no objective evidence of marked pronation or inward displacement that would warrant a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Disability, Hallux Valgus (Bunions), Hammer Toes, Pes Planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 18, 2000
- Citation
- 0022050
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