The Board has determined that a disability evaluation of twenty (20) percent is warranted for residuals of service-connected tibial fracture, with grade 1 pes planus of the left foot and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows moderate disability due to residuals of service-connected tibial fracture, including grade 1 pes planus of the left foot and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, warranting a 20 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5276 for unilateral pes planus or bilateral pes planus.
- Claimed conditions
- tibial fracture, grade 1 pes planus of the left foot, posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 19, 2004
- Citation
- 0422927
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the appellant's bilateral pes planus and posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, which is already service connected. The examiner should provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to active service or secondary to his right foot arthritis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including obtaining service personnel records and VA/VA private treatment records. The Veteran's claim will be reconsidered based on the new evidence.
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