The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for left foot pes planus with midfoot degenerative changes was denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support a finding of pronounced pes planus, marked deformity, pain or spasm on manipulation of the foot, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet, marked inward displacement or severe spasm of the tendo achilles on manipulation of the foot, or inward bowing of the tendo achillis during the period on appeal. The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right ankle condition was not addressed as it is related to an issue that is not about service connection.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence did not support the presence of pronounced pes planus, marked deformity, pain or spasm on manipulation of the foot, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet, marked inward displacement or severe spasm of the tendo achilles on manipulation of the foot, or inward bowing of the tendo achillis during the period on appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot pes planus with midfoot degenerative changes, right ankle condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2017
- Citation
- 1750487
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