The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been manifested by moderate symptoms such as weight-bearing line over or medial to the great toe of both feet, inward bowing of the Achilles tendon with respect to both feet, pain on manipulation and use with respect to both feet. The Board finds a 10 percent initial rating is warranted for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus from April 21, 1997.
The deciding factor: The March 2014 VA examination report found objective evidence of marked deformity but no marked pronation or severe spasm of the Achilles tendon on manipulation. The Veteran did not have characteristic calluses or swelling on use as noted in prior medical records and testified to by him.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2014
- Citation
- 1449744
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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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