On my DBQ that my foot doctor filled out on page 3, 3E he corrected the section "Effecting Relief of symptoms". On the VA C&P I had, the VA doctor marked "yes" for the question "Is the condition improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances?" I told the doctor that the shoe inserts used to help when I first started using them back in 1998, but over the years (18yrs) they don't help anymore. I have submitted my paperwork to fight it and will be scheduled for a hearing.Īre they looking to REDUCE the rating, or remove the Service Connection? They are were going to reduce it, but now they have to wait till after the hearing. Less than two months after getting my flat feet rating, the VA wants to take it away. Other than that he asked a lot of questions, which most The reason for that is the C&Pĭoctor didn't really check my feet (he asked where's the pain, felt my foot arch forįlat feet (said yes you have flat feet) and then had me face away from him so that heĬould see the back of my feet. I already started writing my appeal just in case. Moderate weight-bearing line over or medial to great toe, pain on manipulation On manipulation and use accentuated, indication of swelling on use. Serve objective evidence of marked deformity (pronation, abduction, etc.) pain Pronounced marked pronation, extreme tenderness of plantar surface of the feet,Īnd not improved by orthopedic shoes or appliances. Items in each of the three sections under 4.71a-29 5276 Flatfoot, acquired. My podiatry doctor noted that I have two or more My Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ). My primary doctor sent me to see podiatry/Ortho specialist and I had him fill out The internet and he's not a podiatry/Ortho specialist. This doctor has over 50 years as a General Practice Physician. I have a claim (Increase) in for flat feet (service connected) and on
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