The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 50 percent for major depressive disorder was denied. The Board granted separate initial evaluations of 10% each for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and anterior compartment fascial release, effective from the date of separation from service (January 2007). The issue of TDIU is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's foot disability was rated under Diagnostic Code 5284 as moderate in each foot, resulting in separate initial evaluations of 10% for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and anterior compartment fascial release. The claim for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5276 was not considered due to the Veteran's service-connected pes planus.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depressive disorder, Bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and anterior compartment fascial release
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2014
- Citation
- 1405054
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