The Veteran's mesenteric panniculitis and bilateral pes planus with bilateral fasciitis are both granted service connection, with the latter receiving a non-compensable rating prior to July 17, 2012.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence supported the diagnosis of mesenteric panniculitis in service and continuity of symptoms following discharge. For bilateral pes planus, the VA examination showed marked deformity on pronation, pain on use, and indication of swelling on use, warranting a 30% rating.
- Claimed conditions
- mesenteric panniculitis, bilateral pes planus with bilateral fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 29, 2016
- Citation
- 1638722
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