The Board has determined that a rating in excess of 20 percent for the left foot disorder, and a rating in excess of 10 percent for the right foot disorder are not warranted. The veteran's bilateral foot disorders have been rated based on their severity since December 3, 1998.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for the veteran's bilateral foot disorders as they do not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Plantar Fasciitis, Right Heel Spur and Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0605663
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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