The Veteran's bilateral pes planus is granted an increased rating of 30 percent, but not higher, beginning October 29, 2013. The right and left knee strain conditions are denied any increase in ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran’s bilateral pes planus has manifested to severe pain and swelling on use, warranting a 30 percent rating under DC 5276. However, his right and left knee strains have not manifested to flexion limited to 45 degrees or less.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Bilateral Pes Planus (claimed as bilateral foot condition, cramps)"}, {"condition_name":"Right Knee Strain/Condition"}, {"condition_name":"Left Knee Strain/Condition"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2019
- Citation
- A19002172
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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