The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 5276. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating as her symptoms do not include marked deformity or inward bowing of the tendon Achilles.,The Veteran's irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reflux and helicobacter pylori are currently rated at 30 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Codes 7319 and 7346. The Veteran does not meet criteria for a higher rating as her symptoms do not include persistent recurrent epigastric distress with dysphagia, pyrosis, and regurgitation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), reflux and helicobacter pylori have been rated based on the severity of their symptoms as per the applicable diagnostic codes. The current ratings are at the maximum schedular rating available for these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Reflux, Helicobacter pylori
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 9, 2018
- Citation
- 18141038
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- Partly granted
The Board granted an effective date of September 2, 2020, for the grant of service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) but denied a higher initial rating and TDIU.
- Denied
The Board denied the claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there was no competent or credible evidence of a current diagnosis during the appellate period.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as there was no current diagnosis of IBS in the medical records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for irritable bowel syndrome and lower back strain to obtain additional medical opinions.
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