The Veteran's bilateral pes planus, right and left elbow degenerative joint disease have been granted higher initial ratings. The right elbow impairment of supination is rated as non-compensable, while the left elbow impairment of supination has been increased to 10 percent effective July 30, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was found to have severe deformity with marked pronation and inward displacement, warranting a higher initial rating. The right and left elbow degenerative joint disease were also found to meet the criteria for increased ratings based on their severity and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus with foot deformities, Right elbow degenerative joint disease, Left elbow degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- September 4, 2014
- Citation
- 1439400
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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