The Board granted an increased disability rating of 10 percent for low back sprain and a 30 percent disability rating for bilateral pes planus, effective from the date of the decision.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's low back sprain was characterized by pain and mild osteoarthritis with forward flexion limited to 60 degrees prior to December 7, 2004. From December 7, 2004 through August 30, 2008, his condition was characterized by pain and osteoarthritis with forward flexion limited to 60 degrees (when considering complaints of pain). As of August 31, 2008, the Veteran's low back sprain had been characterized by pain and osteoarthritis with forward flexion limited to 20 degrees. The bilateral pes planus was rated at 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back sprain, Bilateral pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- March 30, 2009
- Citation
- 0911810
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral pes planus is not service-connected due to a duty-to-assist error, and remands the case for further examination and opinion.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for SMC(o) was denied as he could not receive multiple awards of SMC(l). The right shoulder bicipital tendonitis rating was denied, and the TDIU claim was granted.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus preexisted service and was aggravated by service, warranting a grant of service connection.
- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis is rated at 50 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating permitted for acquired flatfoot. The appeal is denied.
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