The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings were granted, with the right foot pes planus receiving a 10 percent rating prior to February 10, 2015 and a 20 percent rating thereafter. The lumbar spine disability received a 10 percent rating throughout the appeal period. The right hip disability also received a 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported granting higher ratings for each condition based on the severity of symptoms and functional impairment as described in the VA examination reports and treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Pes Planus, Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disc Disease, Right Hip Trochanteric Bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 14, 2016
- Citation
- 1635859
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Veteran's right foot pes planus was restored to a 10 percent rating effective July 1, 2020. The evidence did not show actual improvement in the disability under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's pre-existing right foot disability was aggravated by his service, and thus grants service connection for a right foot disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's PTSD is currently rated at 70 percent, and the Board has determined that his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating. The claims for increased ratings of lumbar spine disability, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy, and TDIU are being remanded.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial disability rating in excess of 10 percent for right foot pes planus (flatfoot) has been denied. The evidence does not support a finding that the Veteran's symptoms more closely approximate severe bilateral flatfeet.
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