The Veteran's service-connected plantar fasciitis of the right foot and left foot were initially rated as noncompensable prior to February 11, 2017. From that date, a disability rating of 20 percent was granted for each foot.,Prior to February 11, 2017, the Veteran's service-connected thoracolumbar spine disorder did not meet the criteria for an initial compensable disability rating.

The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s bilateral plantar fasciitis resulted in moderately severe symptomology from February 11, 2017 onwards, warranting a 20 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5284. The thoracolumbar spine disorder did not meet criteria for an initial compensable disability rating prior to February 11, 2017.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Plantar Fasciitis"}, {"condition_name":"Thoracolumbar Spine Disorder"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

January 30, 2019

Citation

19107049