The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected bilateral pes planus with metatarsalgia, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition was characterized by pain on manipulation and use accentuated, which is already contemplated by her current 30 percent disability rating. There was no objective evidence of pronounced flatfoot symptoms required for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus with metatarsalgia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2024
- Citation
- A24066300
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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