The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have resulted in the loss of use of both feet, entitling him to special monthly compensation at the maximum rate.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran's service-connected bilateral flat feet and degenerative joint diseases of the right and left ankles have caused a loss of use of his feet, warranting SMC under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1114(l).
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral flat feet, right ankle degenerative arthritis, left ankle degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 28, 2010
- Citation
- 1040495
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