For the initial rating period from June 19, 2009 to December 1, 2014, the Veteran was granted a noncompensable (zero percent) disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis.,For the initial rating period beginning December 1, 2014, the Veteran was granted a compensable (30 percent) disability rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis.
The deciding factor: The February 2010 VA examination report indicated that the Veteran reported bilateral foot trouble and flare-ups, aggravated by 30 to 45 minutes of walking or standing. The examiner noted moderate overall impairment, pain on manipulation and use of the feet, and the use of inserts.
- Claimed conditions
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 21, 2016
- Citation
- 1641267
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