The Veteran's bilateral acquired pes cavus is currently rated at the maximum schedular evaluation of 50 percent. The Board denied entitlement to a higher rating, special monthly compensation due to loss of use of both feet, and TDIU based on service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s bilateral acquired pes cavus has been assigned the maximum schedular evaluation available (50%), which is the highest possible under VA regulations. The Board found that additional evidence was not considered in this decision due to the AMA framework.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral acquired pes cavus, unable to walk
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2020
- Citation
- A20009456
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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