The Veteran's right and left plantar fasciitis were granted initial ratings of 10 percent prior to January 13, 2016. On and after that date, the Veteran was denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for both conditions.,For his hallux valgus, the Veteran received separate 10 percent ratings prior to January 13, 2016. After that date, he was also denied a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right and left plantar fasciitis were found to be moderate in severity before January 13, 2016, warranting initial 10 percent ratings. On and after that date, the conditions did not meet criteria for a higher rating.,Prior to January 13, 2016, the Veteran's right and left hallux valgus were found to be painful, resulting in separate 10 percent ratings. After that date, his hallux valgus was also denied a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Plantar Fasciitis, Left Foot Plantar Fasciitis, Right Foot Hallux Valgus, Left Foot Hallux Valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 20, 2017
- Citation
- 1759173
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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- Partly granted
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