The Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus has led to the grant of service connection for related conditions such as hammertoes, hallux valgus, and plantar keratosis. The claim for palmar keratosis was denied, while a separate rating for left sciatic radiculopathy associated with his back disability was granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral pes planus has led to the development of hammertoes, hallux valgus, and plantar keratosis, all related to his service-connected condition. The claim for palmar keratosis was denied as there is no evidence of a separate skin disorder.
- Claimed conditions
- left pes planus, right pes planus, bilateral hammertoes, bilateral hallux valgus, bilateral plantar keratosis, palmar keratosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19116581
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for bilateral hallux valgus and left 2nd hammertoe, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of October 1, 2022 for the award of service connection for right pes planus and right foot scars.
- Dismissed
The appeal for higher ratings and special monthly compensation was withdrawn by the Veteran before a decision was made.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for hypertension and tinnitus, but denied service connection for a left wrist condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, dry mouth, and a skin condition. Several claims were remanded for further development.
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