The Veteran's TBI with residual tension headaches is rated at 10 percent since January 17, 2013. The left ankle disability remains noncompensable prior to December 3, 2010 and rated at 10 percent since then. Bilateral pes planus is rated at 30 percent since January 9, 2013. Right and left calcaneal spurs are each rated at 10 percent since December 3, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's TBI residuals have been evaluated as tension headaches with prostrating attacks occurring on an average of once a month since January 17, 2013. The left ankle disability has been rated noncompensably disabling prior to December 3, 2010 and at 10 percent since then due to moderate limitation of motion. Bilateral pes planus is rated as severe with no evidence of marked pronation or inward displacement on January 9, 2013. The calcaneal spurs are each rated at 10 percent since December 3, 2010.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury with residual tension headaches, Left ankle fracture with residual scar, Bilateral pes planus, Right calcaneal spur, Left calcaneal spur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2014
- Citation
- 1408307
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral pes planus is not service-connected due to a duty-to-assist error, and remands the case for further examination and opinion.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for SMC(o) was denied as he could not receive multiple awards of SMC(l). The right shoulder bicipital tendonitis rating was denied, and the TDIU claim was granted.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus preexisted service and was aggravated by service, warranting a grant of service connection.
- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis is rated at 50 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating permitted for acquired flatfoot. The appeal is denied.
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