The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for pes cavus of the left foot and extension of a temporary total rating beyond June 1, 2009 was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting either request.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the pes cavus disability was the predominant condition affecting the Veteran's feet, and provided sufficient functional impairment to warrant the current 30 percent rating for bilateral pes cavus. There was no new or material evidence presented to reopen the claim of service connection for depression, nor did the Veteran provide adequate documentation for an extension of the temporary total rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Pes Cavus (Claw Foot), Metatarsalgia, Hallux Valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2016
- Citation
- 1608109
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