The Board has granted a 40 percent rating for the service-connected low back disability and has denied an initial compensable evaluation for the service-connected left plantar fasciitis.
The deciding factor: The veteran's low back disability is shown to be productive of severe functional limitation due to pain, warranting a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5292. The left plantar fasciitis was rated as noncompensable and denied on the basis that it did not meet the criteria for separate ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative intervertebral disc disease of the lower lumbar segments, Left plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 16, 2004
- Citation
- 0425486
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that new and relevant evidence has been received with respect to all the service connection claims on appeal. The claims are being remanded for further development, including obtaining VA examinations and medical opinions to determine the nature and etiology of the claimed conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a VA examination to determine the severity of his bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus prior to April 14, 2012. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion regarding the duration and functional impact of the Veteran's symptoms during this period.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including degenerative intervertebral disc disease of the lumbar spine and cervical spine, as well as other conditions, have been considered. The claim for a compensable rating for residuals of a left elbow injury is granted, with an effective date to be determined based on further review. Service connection for varicose veins was denied previously. Compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 for dental issues has also been addressed.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 20 percent disability rating for the veteran's service-connected left foot disorder and a 10 percent disability rating for his right foot disorder, effective from April 1995. The issue of entitlement to TDIU remains on appeal.
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