The Veteran's Raynaud's syndrome of the bilateral hands was granted a rating in excess of 20 percent from October 19, 2012 onwards.,The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis were granted a rating of 30 percent effective June 28, 2012.
The deciding factor: The July 2016 and January 2017 VA examinations confirmed the Veteran's Raynaud's syndrome with cold sensitivity and locally impaired sensation. These symptoms more closely approximate a 30 percent rating under DC 7122.,The June 28, 2012 VA examination noted that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis had progressed to severe symptoms including pronounced pain on manipulation and use, swelling on use, and characteristic callosities. These findings more closely approximate a 30 percent rating under DC 5276.
- Claimed conditions
- Raynaud's syndrome of the bilateral hands, Bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2017
- Citation
- 1736146
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