The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection for hallux valgus, right and left was denied. The Veteran also had their appeal for a 50 percent rating for bilateral pes planus; plantar fasciitis with calcaneal valgus; calcaneal spurs; peroneal tendonitis; mortons neuroma, right foot denied.,The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating as required by Diagnostic Code 5276. The Veteran's symptoms were more closely approximated with a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a 50 percent rating, which requires marked pronation, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces of the feet, marked inward displacement and severe spasm of the tendon achillis on manipulation, not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances.
- Claimed conditions
- hallux valgus, right, hallux valgus, left
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 20, 2024
- Citation
- A24058952
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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