The veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in a loss of use of both lower extremities, qualifying him for specially adapted housing. The evidence is in equipoise as to whether the veteran has suffered the loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet due to his service-connected disabilities, thus meeting the requirements for certification of eligibility for an automobile and adaptive equipment.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the veteran's bilateral pes cavus and associated arthritis have resulted in significant mobility issues, qualifying him for specially adapted housing. The equipoise standard is met regarding whether he has suffered loss or permanent loss of use of one or both feet due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes cavus, arthritis of the ankles, feet, and knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2006
- Citation
- 0639256
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