The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is rated at 30 percent, effective from February 11, 2008. The Board found the preponderance of evidence did not support a higher rating based on symptoms more nearly approximating pronounced flatfeet.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently noted that the Veteran's foot disability was moderate and did not meet the criteria for pronounced or severe flatfoot, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5276.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and heel spurs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- Not specified
- Citation
- 18100122
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