The Veteran's bilateral pes cavus and plantar fasciitis have been manifested by all toes tending to dorsiflexion, definite tenderness under the metatarsal heads of the left foot, marked varus deformity bilaterally, and extreme tenderness of the plantar surface of the left foot that is improved with orthopedic shoes or appliances. The criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent have not been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating under Diagnostic Codes 5276 and 5278, as they do not include marked contraction of plantar fascia with dropped forefoot, all toes hammer toes, very painful callosities, or pronounced flatfoot with marked pronation.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis, Pes Cavus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 26, 2017
- Citation
- 1724058
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