The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is rated at 30 percent, effective from the date of her claim. The temporary total disability rating for convalescence following September 20, 2004, VA orthopedic treatment for bilateral plantar fasciitis is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis was found to be severe and productive of chronic foot pain and swelling, well-healed scars, an antalgic gait, and impaired ability to be on her feet for prolonged periods. The temporary total disability rating under the provisions of 38 C.F.R. § 4.30 based upon convalescence following September 20, 2004, VA orthopedic treatment was granted as it encompassed immobilization in a cast and required a period of convalescence until October 21, 2004.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral plantar fasciitis, right knee patellofemoral syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2010
- Citation
- 1002183
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