The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis were granted a 30 percent rating prior to August 1, 2017. The effective date is not specified as the decision was made based on symptoms observed during an examination conducted in August 2017.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of bilateral foot pain, stiffness, and functional impairment were present prior to August 1, 2017, and supported the award of a 30 percent rating under DC 5276 for the entire claim period prior to August 1, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral pes planus, Plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 3, 2018
- Citation
- 18140373
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- Denied
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