The Veteran's interatrial septal aneurysm is currently rated at 30 percent prior to March 7, 2007 and 60 percent from that date. The Veteran's pes planus is currently rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: For the time period prior to March 7, 2007, the interatrial septal aneurysm was manifested by findings of METs in excess of 10.2 on a stress test and ejection fraction of 53 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating. For the time period from March 7, 2007, the interatrial septal aneurysm was manifested by shortness of breath and findings of four to six METs on a stress test, warranting a 60 percent disability rating. The pes planus is currently rated at 10 percent based on moderate symptoms relieved by built-up shoe or arch support.
- Claimed conditions
- Interatrial Septal Aneurysm, Pes Planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 1, 2010
- Citation
- 1012177
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any bilateral pes planus that may be present. The examiner should address whether it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran's preexisting pes planus was aggravated by his military service.
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