The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus did not meet the criteria for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent, and there was no evidence supporting a separate rating for right foot metatarsalgia. The temporary total ratings were also denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 5276, as her symptoms (chronic pain, hyperkeratosis, pressure calluses, onychogryphosis, accentuated pain on manipulation and use, medial and lateral tenderness, decreased longitudinal arch height) were consistent with a 30 percent rating. There was no evidence of swelling, deformity, or severe spasm that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus with hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 12, 2014
- Citation
- 1426717
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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