The Board found that the veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis did not warrant a disability rating in excess of 10 percent, based on current evidence showing improvement and no significant limitation of motion or deformity.
The deciding factor: The clinical data showed improved function with increased dorsiflexion and within normal limits gait, without any significant limitation of motion or foot deformity. The veteran's condition was described as moderate but not severe by the examiner.
- Claimed conditions
- right foot plantar fasciitis, left foot plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 19, 2000
- Citation
- 0010318
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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