The veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and osteoarthritis of the subtalar joints are currently rated at 50% and 10%, respectively. The Board denied an increased rating for his foot disability, as it does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes. For TDIU, the veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from obtaining and retaining all forms of substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis is rated at 50% based on its severity, which does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes. The osteoarthritis of the subtalar joints is separately evaluated at 10%. As his combined rating (60%) does not meet the percentage standards set forth in section 4.16(a) and he can still secure and follow substantially gainful employment, TDIU was denied.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis of the bilateral subtalar joints
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2000
- Citation
- 0029400
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The Board has granted service connection for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis, right hip osteoarthritis, left hip osteoarthritis, and right knee osteoarthritis, finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
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