The Veteran's left foot calcaneal spur was rated at 20 percent effective July 31, 2007.
The deciding factor: The Veteran had a severe left foot calcaneal spur that caused significant pain and functional impairment, warranting the highest available rating under Diagnostic Code 5276 for acquired flatfoot.
- Claimed conditions
- left foot calcaneal spur
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2018
- Citation
- 18133288
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's request for additional VR&E equipment purchases and other services under a program of independent living services, including a riding lawnmower, power tools, attending school far from home, childcare, and a vehicle, was denied due to the severity of his service-connected disabilities. The Board has ordered further development to address these issues.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for right and left foot disabilities but dismissed the appeal for a right kidney cyst.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left foot and right foot calcaneal spurs, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus between the current disabilities and active-duty service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for various disabilities and compensation claims have been dismissed due to his withdrawal of the appeal.
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