The Veteran's appeal for increased evaluations and TDIU prior to September 6, 2016 was granted. The decision also addressed the separate evaluation of right foot hallux valgus and extraschedular consideration for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected conditions were found to be part of his overall disability picture, warranting a TDIU effective August 13, 2014. The separate evaluation for right foot hallux valgus was granted as it is part of the bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and heel spurs.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and heel spurs, right foot hallux valgus, left knee degenerative joint disease, right knee degenerative joint disease, left sided stroke residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2018
- Citation
- 1826045
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's bilateral foot disability is rated at 30 percent, effective from February 11, 2008. The Board found the preponderance of evidence did not support a higher rating based on symptoms more nearly approximating pronounced flatfeet.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for a VA examination to assess the severity of his left knee disability, including without considering the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right knee degenerative joint disease, including secondary to a service-connected left knee disability, is granted. The condition was not related to military service and no aggravation by the service-connected left knee disability could be established.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to their death during the pendency of the appeal. The Board cannot issue a decision on the merits as they have no jurisdiction.
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