The Veteran's bilateral mild osteopenia and club shaped metatarsal heads with mild varus formation are currently rated as 30 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5278. The Veteran's osteoarthritis of the bilateral feet warrants a noncompensable evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral mild osteopenia and club shaped metatarsal heads with mild varus formation do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they do not demonstrate marked contraction of plantar fascia, dropped forefoot, hammer toes, or significant tenderness under the metatarsal heads.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral mild osteopenia and club shaped metatarsal heads with mild varus, Osteoarthritis of the bilateral feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 29, 2012
- Citation
- 1207706
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