Partly granted
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right and left hallux valgus, as well as the denial of a rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis, were decided. The appeal was also granted for service connection for right leg pain, left leg pain, right ankle condition (also claimed as Achilles tendon), and left ankle condition (also claimed as Achilles tendon).
The deciding factor: The evidence of record persuasively weighs in favor of finding that the Veteran suffers from painful motion due to his bilateral hallux valgus. The criteria for a rating in excess of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus have not been met.
- Claimed conditions
- right hallux valgus, left hallux valgus, bilateral pes planus with degenerative arthritis, right leg pain, left leg pain, right ankle condition (also claimed as Achilles tendon), left ankle condition (also claimed as Achilles tendon)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2025
- Citation
- A25095109
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