The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her right foot disability and right ankle limitation of motion were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran had moderate to severe flatfoot but no marked pronation or inward displacement, and limited ankle motion without additional functional loss due to flare-ups. The highest permissible ratings under VA's Rating Schedule were already assigned for her conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- unilateral flat foot (pes planus), right ankle limitation of motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20070334
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