The Veteran's foot disabilities, including pes planus, hallux valgus (left), left hammer toes, and degenerative joint disease of the great toe, are rated at 30 percent. The Board has granted a higher rating to 50 percent based on extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms, including pain and tenderness in the soles of his feet, were not relieved by prescribed orthotics, which led to the conclusion that his disability more nearly approximated the criteria associated with a 50 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Pes planus, Hallux valgus (left), Left hammer toes, Degenerative joint disease of the great toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- July 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19155218
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