The Veteran's claim for service connection for bilateral flat foot was denied. The initial ratings of 10% for right hip limited extension and left hip limited extension from September 14, 2017 to June 14, 2021 were granted. An increased rating of 10% for right hip strain from June 15, 2021 and continuing thereafter was also granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not have a current diagnosis of bilateral flat foot at the time he filed his claim, and there is no evidence showing that his claimed condition arose during service or is otherwise related to military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral flat foot (pes planus), Right hip strain, Left hip limited extension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2023
- Citation
- A23035234
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions leave her in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that new and relevant evidence has been received since the August 2020 rating decision, warranting readjudication of the previously denied claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the spine (also claimed as a neck condition), lumbosacral strain, left hip strain, right hip strain, and right knee strain.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and maintaining substantially gainful employment since May 1, 2015.
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