The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of this decision. The separate noncompensable rating for hammertoes remains in effect. Right and left knee tendonitis with chondromalacia and osteoarthritis are each rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is severe, meeting criteria for a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5276. The separate noncompensable rating for hammertoes remains in effect as there was no evidence of an operation with resection of metatarsal head or amputation of great toe. Right and left knee tendonitis with chondromalacia and osteoarthritis are each rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Codes 5260/5261.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Pes Planus, Right Knee Tendonitis with Chondromalacia and Osteoarthritis, Left Knee Tendonitis with Chondromalacia and Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2014
- Citation
- 1444922
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