The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for bilateral flatfoot, the initial noncompensable evaluation assigned by the RO. The veteran's bilateral flatfoot is manifested by pain on walking or prolonged standing and productive of moderate flatfoot.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found objective evidence of mild to moderate bunion deformity and pes planus with valgus on weight bearing, which more nearly approximates moderate bilateral flatfoot under Diagnostic Code 5276.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral flatfoot, hallux valgus (bilateral), left fourth digit fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 14, 2006
- Citation
- 0620438
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for bilateral flatfoot is dismissed as moot because the Board granted the earliest possible effective date, which encompasses the entire period on appeal.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a back condition, right and left lower extremity sciatic nerve radiculopathy, neck condition, upper extremity radiculopathy, bilateral flatfoot, right foot plantar fasciitis, and right ankle pain, as the current evidence is inadequate to make a decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including sleep apnea, knee and back issues, neck strain, shin splints, shoulder strain, sinusitis, rhinitis, GERD, penile condition, and bilateral flatfoot.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, migraines, a cervical strain, right rotator cuff tendinopathy (right shoulder disability), bilateral flatfoot, and a gastrointestinal disability manifested by diarrhea. The initial rating for lumbosacral sprain was denied.
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