The veteran's bilateral foot condition, primarily manifested by severe bunions and arthritic changes, does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that while there are significant functional impairments due to pain and arthritis, the veteran's condition does not meet the specific criteria required for a 50% rating under Diagnostic Code 5278 (acquired pes cavus or 'claw foot').
- Claimed conditions
- bunions, arthritic changes, small metal foreign bodies retained in each hindfoot, limitation of motion in great toes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2007
- Citation
- 0733851
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