Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 30 percent for bilateral pes planus with calcaneal bone spurs, finding the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a rating higher than 30 percent under Diagnostic Code 5276.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus with calcaneal bone spurs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25022158
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