The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his back condition was denied as the evidence did not show that his forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine was limited to greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees.,The Veteran's claims for compensable ratings for bilateral pes planus, left foot hallux valgus, and right foot hallux valgus were denied as there was no evidence showing moderate symptoms or equivalent amputation of the great toe.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's back condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limited range of motion due to his paralysis.,The VA examiner found that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and hallux valgus were mild in symptomatology, with no equivalent amputation of the great toe.
- Claimed conditions
- Spinal stenosis with degenerative disc disease and T3-T7 fusion due to fracture with complete bilateral paralysis at T4 level, Bilateral pes planus, Left foot hallux valgus, Right foot hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24062055
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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