The veteran's claims for increased ratings for Achilles tendonitis of the right and left feet, as well as hearing loss, were denied. The right foot condition was awarded a 10% rating effective May 4, 2006.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the current evidence did not support an increase in the rating beyond 10% for Achilles tendonitis of the right foot and left foot, as well as hearing loss. The veteran's symptoms were considered to be within the range already assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Achilles tendonitis, heel spur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2007
- Citation
- 0714290
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- Granted
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