The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planovalgus is manifested by objective evidence of marked pronation, pain on manipulation and use accentuated, indication of swelling on use, characteristic callosities, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet, and not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances. The Board finds that a 50 percent evaluation for bilateral pes planovalgus has been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral pes planovalgus is manifested by objective evidence of marked pronation, pain on manipulation and use accentuated, indication of swelling on use, characteristic callosities, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet, and not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planovalgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2013
- Citation
- 1336888
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