The Veteran's bilateral heel spurs and plantar fasciitis have been rated at a noncompensable level since March 28, 2011. The VA has determined that the current ratings adequately reflect the severity of his disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Heel Spurs
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 19, 2017
- Citation
- 1712659
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- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, hallux valgus, and metatarsalgia, has been granted a 30 percent rating.,Prior to April 15, 2018, the issue of TDIU was denied as his service-connected disabilities did not prevent him from working. After being granted a combined schedular rating of 100 percent, the issue of TDIU is now moot.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for increased disability ratings for bilateral pes planus and heel spurs was granted, with a rating of 30 percent effective March 30, 2012.
- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral heel spurs and plantar fasciitis were denied as the evidence did not show moderate disability, which is required for a compensable rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis with heel spurs was granted a 50% rating effective December 22, 2009. The claim for a higher rating prior to that date is denied.
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