The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint is rated at 20 percent, representing a partial grant of his claim for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence demonstrated that the Veteran's right foot pes planus with degenerative arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint involved symptoms and manifestations of a moderately severe foot injury, warranting a 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5284. The left foot condition was not shown to be more than moderate in severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Pes Planus (Bilateral), Degenerative Arthritis of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint (Both Feet)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 24, 2009
- Citation
- 0923799
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