The Veteran's right and left ankle disabilities are rated at 20 percent each, the maximum under DC 5271 for limitation of motion.,Bilateral plantar fasciitis is not service-connected as it is not shown to be related to service or a service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's ankle disabilities are rated at their maximum due to moderate limitation of motion. Bilateral plantar fasciitis was found not to be secondary to his service-connected ankle disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Ankle Achilles Tendonitis, Left Ankle Achilles Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 20, 2017
- Citation
- 1728460
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- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, left ankle achilles tendonitis, and right knee disabilities but granted a total disability evaluation based on individual unemployability (TDIU) prior to July 21, 2020.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's claim for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) has been dismissed due to the Veteran's failure to submit an updated application form. The Board also remanded other issues related to increased ratings for various knee and ankle disabilities.
- Granted
The Board granted initial ratings of 10% for right and left ankle disabilities, and a 20% rating for low back disability during the entire period on appeal.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left ankle achilles tendonitis does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent, as his symptoms do not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable rating schedule.
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