The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected postoperative residuals of recurrent plantar fibromatosis and pes planus of the left foot, with deformity, more nearly approximate those present in severe injury to the foot. As a result, the veteran is granted an increased rating to 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's findings indicated that the veteran exhibited 'severe' foot clawing and significant hammertoes, which resulted in 'severe' limitation of his activities of daily living and job performance.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent plantar fibromatosis, pes planus of the left foot, deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 19, 2002
- Citation
- 0210078
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- Remanded (sent back)
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