The Veteran's bilateral heel plantar fasciitis, left tibialis muscle strain, right tibialis muscle strain, left patellofemoral pain syndrome, and right patellofemoral pain syndrome have been granted increased ratings. The Veteran is now rated at 30 percent for her bilateral heel plantar fasciitis from November 1, 2012.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's symptoms of bilateral heel plantar fasciitis, left and right tibialis muscle strains, and patellofemoral pain syndromes were relieved by arch supports and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on severe pronation or inward displacement.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Heel Plantar Fasciitis, Left Tibialis Muscle Strain, Right Tibialis Muscle Strain, Left Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Right Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18103924
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