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 only moderate ankle limitation of motion. These findings were consistent with the current 30% and 10% ratings assigned under VA's Rating Schedule.
- 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
What this means for you
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