The Veteran's right foot disability, including Achilles tendonitis, arch and midfoot muscular strain with synovitis, and forefoot synovitis, is currently rated at 20 percent before May 6, 2009, and at 30 percent from that date. The right ankle disability, including synovitis and ligament laxity, meets the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on May 6, 2009, showed severe pain over the full length of the heel, arch, and forefoot with decreased plantar flexion by 30 degrees. The Veteran was also limited to light work that needed to be mostly sedentary.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Disability, Right Ankle Disability
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2010
- Citation
- 1040256
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