The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for his left foot disability was denied as the evidence did not show that his condition more closely approximated a severe foot injury or pronounced unilateral acquired flatfoot with marked pronation, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet, marked inward displacement and severe spasm of the tendo achillis on manipulation, not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left foot disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5284 (moderately severe foot injuries) or 5276 (pronounced unilateral acquired flatfoot with marked pronation, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet, marked inward displacement and severe spasm of the tendo achillis on manipulation, not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances).
- Claimed conditions
- left foot degenerative changes, status post navicular fracture with pes planus and loss of ankle motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2015
- Citation
- 1546784
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