The Veteran's right and left foot pes planus with plantar fasciitis were denied ratings in excess of 10 percent prior to August 22, 2017. Beginning August 22, 2017, the Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis was also denied a rating in excess of 50 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records did not provide evidence that supported granting any higher ratings for the Veteran’s foot disabilities prior to August 22, 2017, or beginning August 22, 2017.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Pes Planus with Plantar Fasciitis, Left Foot Pes Planus with Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 19, 2020
- Citation
- 20074202
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The Board has granted a 20 percent rating under DC 5276 for the right foot disability and a 10 percent rating under DC 5279.
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