The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is rated at 50 percent, the maximum available rating under Diagnostic Code 5276. The other issues have been denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided objective evidence of marked deformity and swelling on use, characteristic callouses, decreased arch height, right-sided marked deformity and marked pronation, which are consistent with a 50 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5276 for bilateral pes planus.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Bilateral pes planus, Left foot hallux valgus, Right foot hallux valgus, Bilateral foot scars associated with bilateral foot hallux valgus surgeries
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 29, 2016
- Citation
- 1630371
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