The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for bilateral plantar fasciitis with achilles tendonitis is denied. A separate compensable evaluation of 10 percent for bilateral pes cavus from October 12, 2005 and a noncompensable evaluation for hallux valgus of the right foot from February 18, 2011 are granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no objective evidence of marked deformity or severe spasm of the tendo achillis on manipulation in the Veteran's bilateral feet, which precludes a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5276 for acquired flatfoot.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Plantar Fasciitis with Achilles Tendonitis, Pes Cavus, Hallux Valgus of the Right Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 17, 2020
- Citation
- 20048031
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- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus of the left and right feet are rated at their maximum allowable levels, and no higher ratings can be assigned.
- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral foot disabilities, including plantar fasciitis, pes planus, pes cavus, and sesamoiditis, do not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating prior to September 6, 2023.,From September 6, 2023, the Veteran is rated at the maximum schedular disability rating of 50 percent for his service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis with pes planus, pes cavus, and sesamoiditis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for sleep apnea, increased ratings for bilateral plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia, and for left foot pes planus. The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for her increased rating of bilateral plantar fasciitis and metatarsalgia is denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder with tendinosis of the rotator cuff is currently rated at 20 percent, but does not meet criteria for a higher rating due to functional impairment.,The Veteran's bilateral plantar fasciitis with achilles tendonitis was initially rated at 30 percent and later increased to 50 percent. The current ratings are denied as the evidence does not support an increase in disability beyond these levels.
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