The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with left foot strain and degenerative joint disease of the right foot is currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available. The Veteran is also in receipt of the maximum schedular disability rating for his service-connected Morton's neuroma. Therefore, the claims for higher evaluations are denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with left foot strain and degenerative joint disease of the right foot does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as it is currently rated at the maximum schedular rating (10 percent) under Diagnostic Code 5276. The Veteran's service-connected Morton's neuroma also meets the maximum schedular disability rating (10 percent).
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus with left foot strain and degenerative joint disease of the right foot, Morton's neuroma, left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2011
- Citation
- 1107234
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