The Veteran's disability picture for bilateral pes planus more nearly approximated a pronounced (marked pronation, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet, marked inward displacement and severe spasm of the tendo achillis on manipulation) disability during the entire period at issue to include during flare-ups. The maximum schedular rating of 50 percent for pes planus is granted.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination based on a review of the record, and the Veteran's competent and credible lay statements, indicated that the Veteran’s disability picture for bilateral pes planus more nearly approximated a pronounced disability during the entire period at issue to include during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Pes Planus (Flatfoot)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20079207
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- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities, including plantar fasciitis, pes planus, pes cavus, and sesamoiditis, do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating prior to September 6, 2023.,From September 6, 2023, the Veteran is rated at the maximum schedular disability rating of 50 percent for his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus, pes cavus, and sesamoiditis.
- Granted
The Veteran's right foot degenerative arthritis with pes planus, plantar fasciitis, and hammer toes is rated at 30 percent from November 14, 2022 through March 22, 2023. The separate rating for peripheral neuropathy of the right foot remains at 40 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional development to determine the appropriate disability ratings for his left foot and ankle disabilities.
- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral flatfoot disability was rated at 10 percent prior to March 3, 2016. The evidence does not show that the disability picture of either foot approximated one of a severe flatfoot.
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