Severe Limitation Of Subtalar Joint Bilaterally

[noscopes4me]

I already am Sc'ed for severe bilateral pes planus 10% but getting re-eveluated by VA for a raise in comp. but my last doc visit he stated this in his statment can this be sc'ed secondary to pes planus? Its concerning I have lttle to no movment (rolling left or right) in my ankles bilaterally whatsoever. Thx.

[Berta]

Your doc is absolutely correct-

and if he would provide an IMO that complies with the IMO criteria we have here-stating with medical rationale how the bilateral subtalar jlin is secondary disability to the Pes Planus- this would surely attain you a higher rate of comp-maybe not much higher-

but I saw a BVA case (and posted it here) where the vet's 10% Pes Planus eventually led to TDIU.

[Berta]

There are many cases at the BVA web site that show how the VA decided on and rated subtalar loint disease as secondary to other conditions-

do you have any DJD involvement or any arthritis in your ankles or feet?

[noscopes4me]

All I know is from x-rays and it showed some arthritis. But I have not had any other tests yet for arthritis. I am going back up to another c&p next wed for my knees and lower back and ankles.

[noscopes4me]

Also he's board certified and a member of the board of podiatric surgery (does his own surgeries). Foot and ankle clinic. Ima lso seeing another podiatrist monday at a local hospital for a second opinion. Also Im just wondering my vso said the docs statment is good enough but im hesitant to totally believe him and wondering if i should have a more detailed description in my next doc statement. because my 2 doc statments i have already are strong statements but short and to the point with no real details. What do you think? and thanks for the replies by the way. much appreciated.