The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected pes planus and related skin conditions, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found no objective medical evidence of marked pronation or inward displacement in the feet, which are required for a higher evaluation. The veteran's symptoms were described as painful but without severe deformities or other significant functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- Pes Planus, Tinea Versicolor, Tinea Pedis (Athlete's Foot)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 6, 2005
- Citation
- 0515248
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral pes planus was denied as the evidence did not warrant a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examiner's opinion regarding whether his service-connected disabilities result in loss of use and if so, whether he requires aid and attendance without considering such disability/ies. The Veteran also needs to be considered for SMC R1 based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's pes planus is rated at 30 percent, the highest rating available for unilateral pes planus.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation during the period on appeal.
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