The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5276, and the Board found that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as he had no pronounced symptomatology. The Veteran also had other conditions such as calcaneas bursitis (left foot), gout, and alcoholic peripheral neuropathy.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5276, which requires pronounced symptoms to warrant a higher rating. However, the evidence showed no pronounced symptomatology, such as marked pronation, inward displacement of the Achilles tendon, or severe spasm that would improve with orthopedic shoes or appliances.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, calcaneas bursitis (left foot), gout, alcoholic peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 22, 2015
- Citation
- 1522075
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