The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis, scars of the left ankle and knee, and skin condition (eczema) have been granted initial ratings. The Veteran is now rated at 50% for his bilateral pes planus.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence demonstrated symptoms consistent with a pronounced impairment of bilateral pes planus, warranting a 50% rating under Diagnostic Code 5276.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis, Skin condition, diagnosed as eczema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 25, 2023
- Citation
- 23004830
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