The VA determined that the veteran's bilateral plantar callosities disability does not warrant a rating higher than 30 percent, as it does not meet the criteria for more severe conditions such as pronounced pes planus or claw foot.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show marked pronation, inward displacement, or spasm of the tendo Achilles that would support a higher rating under DCs 5276 and 5278. The veteran's disability was also found to be less severe than what would warrant a 40 percent rating under DC 5284.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral plantar callosities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 5, 2008
- Citation
- 0826161
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his service-connected bilateral plantar callosities and their impact on his ability to work. The TDIU issue will also be addressed.
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