The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected right plantar fasciitis, left knee instability/subluxation, and right knee instability/subluxation are denied. The Veteran is currently rated at 20 percent for right plantar fasciitis, 10 percent for left knee instability/subluxation prior to December 12, 2017, and 30 percent for left knee limitation of motion since May 9, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms have been stable at a moderate level throughout the appeal period, not warranting higher ratings based on severe impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Plantar Fasciitis, Left Knee Instability/Subluxation, Right Knee Instability/Subluxation, Left Knee Limitation of Motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 24, 2018
- Citation
- 18129092
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