The Board denied an increased rating for weak feet, finding that the veteran's condition warranted a 50% disability rating based on bilateral pes planus with peripheral cyanosis, pitting edema, and bilateral claw toes. The decision also noted the progression of a neurological condition affecting his lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The veteran's musculoskeletal foot condition was rated at 50%, which is the highest available rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- weak feet, acquired sensorimotor polyneuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2007
- Citation
- 0700097
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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