The Board denied a rating greater than 30 percent for bilateral pes planus but granted separate 10 percent ratings for right and left foot hammertoes, as well as for equinus deformity of the ankles.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5276 for pes planus, but it did support separate 10 percent ratings for hammertoes and ankle equinus deformity due to moderate limitation of dorsiflexion.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, calluses, nucleated keratoses, hammertoes (lateral 4 digits of each foot), equinus deformity (right and left ankle)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2009
- Citation
- 0906652
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.
What you can do next
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