The Veteran's moderately advanced osteoarthritis changes of the right great toe are rated at 10 percent, effective from November 14, 2007. His bilateral pes planus is currently rated at 50 percent, effective March 17, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right great toe arthritis was found to be manifested by painful motion and a 10% rating under Diagnostic Code 5280 was granted. His bilateral pes planus is rated at 50%, the highest available rating for pronounced bilateral flatfoot, effective March 17, 2012.
- Claimed conditions
- Moderately advanced osteoarthritis changes of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP), right great toe, Bilateral pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2016
- Citation
- 1645834
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current bilateral pes planus is not service-connected due to a duty-to-assist error, and remands the case for further examination and opinion.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for SMC(o) was denied as he could not receive multiple awards of SMC(l). The right shoulder bicipital tendonitis rating was denied, and the TDIU claim was granted.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus preexisted service and was aggravated by service, warranting a grant of service connection.
- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis is rated at 50 percent disabling, which is the maximum schedular rating permitted for acquired flatfoot. The appeal is denied.
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