The Veteran's initial compensable rating for right and left foot hallux valgus with bunions is denied. The Veteran's bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis are rated at 10 percent each prior to January 5, 2017; 30 percent from January 5, 2017 to September 17, 2017; and 50 percent thereafter.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right and left foot hallux valgus with bunions do not warrant a compensable rating as they are mild to moderate without surgery. The bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis were rated at the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent from September 18, 2017 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Right and left foot hallux valgus with bunions, Bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 27, 2020
- Citation
- 20006679
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