The Veteran's claim for a separate 30 percent evaluation for severe bilateral acquired flat feet is granted.,The claims for extraschedular ratings in excess of 30 percent for residuals of frostbite, left foot and right foot are denied.,The Veteran is granted entitlement to a TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The symptoms (other than those for which a separate evaluation has been granted) and level of disability resulting from the Veteran’s service-connected residuals of frostbite affecting both feet are contemplated by the assigned schedular rating.,The evidence does not show that the symptoms of mild hallux valgus deformities, decreased hair growth and callus formation are analogous to bilateral pronounced acquired flat feet.,Given the impairment related to the Veteran's service-connected foot disabilities, he is precluded from securing and following substantially gainful employment due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Severe bilateral acquired flat feet, Residuals of frostbite of the right foot, Residuals of frostbite of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 28, 2018
- Citation
- 18160918
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- Remanded (sent back)
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