The Board has determined that the veteran's pes cavus with pain and Achilles tendonitis does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation, as it only exhibits mild functional impairment. The claim is therefore denied.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows no marked contraction of plantar fascia or hammer toes deformities, which are required for a 50% rating under Diagnostic Code 5278.
- Claimed conditions
- Pes Cavus, Achilles Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 21, 2006
- Citation
- 0618157
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