The Board granted service connection for a left knee disorder, to include as secondary to and/or aggravated by a service-connected disability. The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of both feet was rated at 20 percent, effective from the date of claim, and his pes cavus with hallux valgus and metatarsalgia of both feet was rated at 50 percent, effective September 2, 2021.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's left knee disorder is etiologically related to active service. For degenerative arthritis of both feet, occasional incapacitating exacerbations were present, warranting a 20 percent rating. The maximum schedular rating for pes cavus with hallux valgus and metatarsalgia was granted as of September 2, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- left knee disorder, residuals of lymphangitis and parasitic infection of the right foot, degenerative arthritis of both feet, pes cavus with hallux valgus and metatarsalgia of both feet, bilateral weak foot disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 2, 2024
- Citation
- 24000101
What this means for you
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