The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with associated metatarsus varus, bilateral hallux valgus, and hammer toe deformity of the right and left second toes.
The deciding factor: The disability was rated 30 percent disabling under Diagnostic Codes 5276, 5280, and 5282 based on moderate symptoms of pes planus with weight bearing line over or medial to great toe, inward bowing of the tendo achilles, pain on manipulation and use of the feet.
- Claimed conditions
- Pes planus, Metatarsus varus, Bilateral hallux valgus, Hammer toe deformity of the second and third toes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 12, 2000
- Citation
- 0027094
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