The Veteran's bilateral pes planus was granted a 50% disability rating effective March 27, 2018. Separate ratings of 10% were granted for hallux valgus and malunion or nonunion of tarsal or metatarsal bones in both feet from March 27, 2018.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has been characterized by marked pronation and extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet that was not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances as of August 2, 2017. The disability is now rated at 50%.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Pes Planus, Left Ankle Disability (not specified in the provided text)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19104907
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.
What you can do next
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