The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for bilateral pes planus with hind foot valgus was denied, as the current ratings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The effective date of TDIU and DEA eligibility is set at October 30, 2012.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with hind foot valgus did not manifest in the required symptoms to warrant a higher rating (marked pronation, extreme tenderness of plantar surfaces, marked inward displacement and severe spasm of the Achilles' tendon on manipulation).,The Veteran has disabilities that combine to at least 60% disability, meeting the threshold for TDIU. The effective date is set based on when the claim was deemed to have arisen.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus with hind foot valgus, Depressive disorder associated with pes planus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2024
- Citation
- A24068975
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