The Veteran's pes cavus, hammer toes, hallux valgus deformity, and Morton's neuroma have been found to more nearly approximate the criteria for a disability rating of 50 percent for service-connected bilateral foot disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's pes cavus has resulted in marked contraction of the plantar fascia with dropped forefoot, all toes hammer toes, very painful callosities, and marked tenderness under metatarsal heads in both feet, which aligns with the criteria for a 50 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Pes Cavus, Hammer Toes (2nd and 3rd digits), Hallux Valgus Deformity, Morton's Neuroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2017
- Citation
- 1701756
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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