The Veteran's foot disability, including bilateral plantar fasciitis with degenerative arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and hallux rigidus, was rated at 10 percent prior to August 11, 2014. Ratings in excess of 30 percent were granted from August 11, 2014 to April 19, 2018, and a maximum rating of 50 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's hallux rigidus was rated at 10 percent under Diagnostic Code 5281 due to its functional equivalent to amputation. The arthritis and plantar fasciitis were rated at 20 percent each under Diagnostic Codes 5010 and 5276, respectively.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral plantar fasciitis, degenerative arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (big toe), hallux rigidus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19194122
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