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The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus was manifested by pronounced symptoms, and he was in receipt of the maximum schedular rating for this disability. The claim seeking an increased rating is denied as there is no legal basis for a higher schedular rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's pes planus has been evaluated as 50 percent disabling since March 22, 2001 and the highest schedular rating available for bilateral pes planus is 50 percent. As such, there is no legal basis for an increased schedular rating.

Claimed conditions
bilateral pes planus
How they argued it
Direct service connection
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
50%
Decision date
February 22, 2017
Citation
1705289

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