The veteran's pes planus is manifested by a deformity, pain on manipulation and swelling. The Board finds that the schedular criteria for a disability rating of 30 percent, but not more, have been met.
The deciding factor: The veteran's symptoms, including pain and tenderness, are consistent with moderate flatfoot as defined in the rating schedule, warranting a 10 percent rating. However, given the additional symptomatology such as deformity and swelling, a higher 30 percent rating is warranted for bilateral pes planus.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus, Left hip strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0902474
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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