The Veteran's bilateral flatfoot was granted a 50% rating effective April 26, 2017. The initial noncompensable ratings for left and right leg radiculopathy were increased to 20%, 40%, and 40% respectively from May 16, 2017 to March 26, 2019.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the Veteran's claim of a worsening in his bilateral flatfoot symptoms since the December 2011 VA examination, leading to an increased rating effective April 26, 2017. The initial noncompensable ratings for left and right leg radiculopathy were increased based on the severity of his symptoms from May 16, 2017 to March 26, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Flatfoot, Left Leg Radiculopathy (Sciatic Nerve), Right Leg Radiculopathy (Sciatic Nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2022
- Citation
- 22072179
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