The Veteran's bilateral foot disorder, characterized as pes planus, metatarsus primus varus hallux valgus with associated mild bunion formation, bilateral hammertoe deformities, bilateral moderate-sized calcaneal enthesophytes/spurs, and osteopenia, is granted a 30 percent disability rating from February 22, 2008. The Veteran also receives an earlier effective date of October 24, 2011 for the grant of TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the bilateral foot disorder most closely approximates severe other foot injuries (Diagnostic Code 5284), warranting a 30 percent rating. The Veteran's condition is not rated as a maximum due to no actual loss of use of either foot.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Foot Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 21, 2022
- Citation
- 22053519
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