The Veteran's anemia did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7700.,The Veteran's bilateral ankle disability and bilateral plantar fasciitis do not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 5284 or 5271.,There is no objective evidence to substantiate a diagnosis of vasculitis, and therefore, there is no basis for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7114.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hemoglobin levels were consistently above the threshold required for a compensable evaluation under Diagnostic Code 7700. There was no objective evidence of iron deficiency anemia.,The VA examination in December 2016 found normal range of motion and no additional loss of function or range of motion following repetitive testing, thus not meeting the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5284 or 5271.,There was no objective evidence to substantiate a diagnosis of vasculitis. The VA examiner concluded that there is no clinical history consistent with a diagnosis of vasculitis.
- Claimed conditions
- Anemia, Bilateral Ankle Disability (including bilateral plantar fasciitis), Vasculitis of the Lower Extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2017
- Citation
- 1758979
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