The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, characterized by pes cavus and hallux valgus deformities, has been rated at 50% since February 14, 2011. The Board found that the condition more nearly approximates a claw foot involving hammer toes, very painful callosities, and marked varus deformity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is characterized by severe forefoot and rearfoot deformity with significant callus buildup, pes cavus, metatarsophalangeal joint contractures, and hammertoe deformities. These findings more nearly approximate the criteria for a 50% rating under Diagnostic Code 5278.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes cavus, bilateral hallux valgus (hallux abductovalgus)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2018
- Citation
- 18146508
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