The appeal for increased disability rating for bilateral pes planus is dismissed. The appeals for dermatitis of the feet prior to May 16, 2014 and from May 16, 2014 are denied. The appeal for service connection for residuals of a stroke is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's representative indicated satisfaction with the current disability rating for bilateral pes planus, which was increased to 50% effective January 12, 2016. For dermatitis of the feet, the evidence did not meet the criteria for a compensable or higher rating prior to May 16, 2014 and after that date.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, dermatitis of the feet, residuals of a stroke
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18136555
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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- Denied
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