The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with bunions was reduced from a 50 percent rating to a 30 percent rating effective November 1, 2005. The reduction was proper as there is no evidence of marked pronation, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet, marked inward displacement, or severe spasm of the Achilles tendon on manipulation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating due to lack of significant impairment in function and mobility.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus with bunions
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2009
- Citation
- 0912244
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the claims for chronic kidney disease, hyperlipidemia, and other conditions due to withdrawal by the appellant.
- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with bunions is currently evaluated at 30 percent, and the Board finds that it does not warrant a higher rating based on the current evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to assess the severity of his bilateral pes planus with bunions.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 30 percent evaluation for the veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with bunions, finding that his disability more nearly approximates the criteria for this rating.
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