The veteran's bilateral pes planus with bunion formation, hallux valgus deformity and joint degeneration is currently rated at 10 percent.,The veteran's Achilles tendonitis on both the right and left feet are each currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The service-connected bilateral pes planus with bunion formation, hallux valgus deformity and joint degeneration is productive of pain, especially with prolonged exertion of walking or standing, limitation of motion of the great toes and early degenerative changes of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint of the right great toe. The service-connected Achilles tendonitis on both feet are productive of pain, especially with prolonged exertion of walking or standing, mild limitation of motion of the ankles and mild tenderness at the distal Achilles tendon.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus with bunion formation, hallux valgus deformity and joint degeneration, Achilles tendonitis, right, Achilles tendonitis, left
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2008
- Citation
- 0831975
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