The Veteran's right foot disability, including pes cavus with symptoms of painful callosities and marked varus deformity, is manifested by a 30 percent rating effective January 5, 2017.
The deciding factor: The February 2017 VA examination found the Veteran's right foot condition to be manifested by pes cavus, which significantly limited functional ability due to limited standing and walking.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Hallux Valgus, Right Foot Hammer Toe, Right Foot Pes Cavus, Right Foot Marked Varus Deformity, Right Foot Mild to Moderate Hallux Valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1752702
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeals because the appeal requests were not timely filed, and good cause was not shown for the late filing.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings and an earlier effective date was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating or an earlier effective date.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation, warranting the grant of TDIU.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is granted with a 70% rating for the period prior to June 3, 2022. Service connection for bilateral pes planus and right foot hallux valgus is also granted.
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