The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his low back disorder and bilateral plantar fasciitis were denied as there is no evidence of severe lumbosacral strain, intervertebral disc syndrome with recurring attacks, or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome having a total duration of at least four weeks during the past year. The veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis was rated as moderate.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show severe lumbosacral strain, intervertebral disc syndrome with recurring attacks, or incapacitating episodes of intervertebral disc syndrome having a total duration of at least four weeks during the past year. The veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis was rated as moderate.
- Claimed conditions
- Low back disorder, Bilateral plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 16, 2006
- Citation
- 0632168
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