The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, left ankle osteoarthritis, and anxiety disorder have been granted initial ratings of 10%, 20%, and 10% respectively. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is rated at 30%. The Veteran's left ankle disability is rated at 20%. The Veteran's anxiety disorder remains at a 10% rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's conditions have been found to meet the criteria for initial ratings of 10%, 20%, and 10% under the General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders, with no other basis for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Pes Planus, Left Ankle Osteoarthritis, Anxiety Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2010
- Citation
- 1005210
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What this means for you
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