The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for plantar fasciitis of both feet, finding that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: Based on the medical evidence and the veteran's ability to walk without assistance and engage in daily activities, the disability was found to be more accurately described as 'moderately severe' under Diagnostic Code 5284, but not warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Plantar fasciitis of the right foot, Plantar fasciitis of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0812711
What this means for you
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