The Veteran's skin diseases of the feet, bilateral pes planus with metatarsalgia, and hallux valgus of both feet are not rated higher than 10 percent.,A rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus with metatarsalgia is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's skin diseases of the feet do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as they cover less than 5% of the total body area and exposed areas, and no systemic therapy or corticosteroids are required.,The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with metatarsalgia does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no objective evidence of marked deformity (pronation, abduction), swelling on use, or characteristic calluses.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Onychomycosis and Hyperkeratosis (Skin Diseases of the Feet), Bilateral Pes Planus with Metatarsalgia, Hallux Valgus of the Right Foot, Hallux Valgus of the Left Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24022187
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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