The Board has determined that the veteran's bilateral pes planus symptoms more closely resemble pronounced pes planus with findings on most recent examination, including a collapse of the medial arch bilaterally upon weightbearing; limited range of motion bilaterally; and a lack of propulsion, lack of medial arch support with fatigue and weakness of the lower extremities. The veteran is now rated at 50 percent for bilateral pes planus.
The deciding factor: The most recent examination findings supported a diagnosis of pronounced pes planus, warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5276.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus (flat feet)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- February 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0603190
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the Veteran's claims for service connection for various disabilities and a TDIU due to pre-decisional duty-to-assist errors.
- Partly granted
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus, finding that the Veteran's preexisting condition was aggravated by his military service.
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