The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus is currently rated as 10 percent disabling for each foot, with no higher rating possible under the applicable diagnostic codes.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran's low back condition is less likely than not caused by or aggravated by his service-connected pes planus.
The deciding factor: There is insufficient evidence to establish a link between the Veteran's low back condition and his service-connected pes planus.
- Claimed conditions
- Right pes planus, Left pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2017
- Citation
- 1751854
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right pes planus was denied. The effective date of the increased rating from 20 percent to February 12, 2020, is also denied.,The Veteran's request for an earlier effective date for the increase in his right pes planus disability rating is denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeals for increased ratings for left and right pes planus, hammer toes, and hallux valgus were denied as the evidence did not show that the disabilities warranted higher ratings.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has granted service connection for hypertension pursuant to the PACT Act and for bilateral pes planus. Service connection for hypertension on a basis other than pursuant to the PACT Act is remanded due to duty to assist error.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's preexisting right and left pes planus were aggravated by service beyond their natural progression.
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