The Veteran's calcaneal bursitis of the bilateral feet is rated at 30 percent, effective from March 2019.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings and treatment records indicate that the Veteran experiences severe pain, swelling, and characteristic callosities in her bilateral feet, which approximates a severe degree of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- calcaneal bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19159896
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- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral foot condition, including pes planus, plantar fasciitis, calcaneal bursitis, and calcaneal spurs, is rated at 30 percent disabling since March 20, 2017.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for her calcaneal bursitis of the bilateral feet is remanded. The issue of service connection for an ankle disorder as secondary to her foot disorder is not properly before the Board due to a prior denial by the RO.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for calcaneal bursitis of the right heel has been withdrawn before a decision was made.
- Denied
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