The veteran's claims for increased evaluations and earlier effective dates were denied. The RO continued the maximum schedular evaluation for bilateral pes planus with shortening of the left lower extremity, but did not grant an increase in rating for lumbosacral strain or vitiligo dermatitis.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claims were denied as there was no evidence to support increased evaluations or earlier effective dates based on the current schedular criteria and lack of exceptional circumstances.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Pes Planus with Shortening of Left Lower Extremity, Lumbosacral Strain with Degenerative Arthritis, Vitiligo and Dermatitis of Scalp, Face, Feet, Arms, and Trunk
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 3, 2000
- Citation
- 0026463
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