The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis with hallux valgus was initially evaluated at 10 percent prior to September 30, 2014. Since then, a higher evaluation of 30 percent has been granted.,Prior to September 30, 2014, the Veteran's left foot hallux valgus did not meet the criteria for a compensable evaluation as it was not equivalent to amputation of the great toe and surgery had already been performed. Since then, no higher evaluation is warranted.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not provide sufficient information to determine if the Veteran’s conditions met the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Plantar Fasciitis with Hallux Valgus, Left Foot Hallux Valgus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20059174
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