The Veteran's left foot disability, manifested by chronic pain and slight curl-down of all lesser toes without callosities or more than moderate pes cavus deformity, does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under any applicable rating code.
The deciding factor: The objective findings from VA examinations did not show marked contraction of the plantar fascia, painful callosities, or marked varus deformity, which are required for a higher evaluation under DC 5278.
- Claimed conditions
- pes cavus of the left foot, left ankle fracture (post-service)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 20, 2011
- Citation
- 1127076
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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