The Veteran's bilateral flatfoot disability is currently rated at 30 percent, and the Board has determined that it more nearly approximates a 50 percent rating based on severe pain in his feet, inability to stand or walk for any length of time, and loss of longitudinal arch on weight-bearing.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral flatfoot disability is manifested by severe pain in his feet, almost total loss of longitudinal arch on weight-bearing, and inability to stand or walk for any length of time, which is not improved by the use of orthopedic shoes or appliances. These findings align with the criteria for a 50 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5276.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral flat foot disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2018
- Citation
- 1803954
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