The veteran's bilateral pes planus with post-operative hallux valgus and excision of hematoma and degenerative changes is currently rated at the maximum schedular percentage allowable. The Board finds that her upper back condition, involving the thoracic and cervical segments of the spine, is related to service. However, she does not have a left leg injury that is related to service.
The deciding factor: The veteran's bilateral pes planus with post-operative hallux valgus and excision of hematoma and degenerative changes has been rated at the maximum schedular percentage allowable (50%) due to pronounced flatfeet. The Board found in favor of her claim for an upper back injury, involving the thoracic and cervical segments of the spine, as it is related to service. However, she does not have a left leg injury that is related to service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus with post-operative hallux valgus and excision of hematoma and degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2003
- Citation
- 0335182
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