The Veteran's lumbar spine disability was rated as noncompensable from September 3, 2012 through February 3, 2016 and in excess of 40 percent from February 4, 2016.,The Veteran's left heel plantar fasciitis was rated at 10 percent from September 3, 2012 through February 3, 2016 and in excess of 30 percent from February 4, 2016.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation as it was found to have forward flexion greater than 60 degrees without objective evidence of pain. The highest schedular rating available was 40 percent, which is in line with the findings.,The Veteran's left heel plantar fasciitis met the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 30 percent as it caused moderate pain and did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to lack of severe disability.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"Lumbar Spine Degenerative Arthritis with Herniated Nucleus Pulposus Status Post Discectomy/Laminectomy"}, {"condition_name":"Left Heel Plantar Fasciitis"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

June 20, 2019

Citation

19148582

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