The Veteran's bilateral degenerative arthritis with bilateral pes planus and hallux valgus is rated at 50 percent, the maximum rating available under Diagnostic Code 5276. The right knee degenerative arthritis with subluxation prior to February 20, 2014 is also rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and hallux valgus are manifested by marked pronation not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances, which more nearly approximates a severe flatfoot disability. The right knee degenerative arthritis with subluxation prior to February 20, 2014 is also rated at the maximum available under DC 5261 and DC 5257.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Degenerative Arthritis with Bilateral Pes Planus and Hallux Valgus, Right Knee Degenerative Arthritis with Subluxation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2015
- Citation
- 1552690
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