Prior to August 25, 2016, the Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis was rated at 10 percent and denied a higher rating.,From August 25, 2016 onwards, the Veteran's bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis is rated at 50 percent and denied a higher rating.,For the period of April 15, 2014 to August 25, 2016, the Veteran was granted TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining and maintaining substantially gainful employment. From August 25, 2016 onwards, the Veteran's combined disability rating is 100 percent and he is denied a separate TDIU.,Effective August 25, 2016, the Veteran's entitlement to TDIU is moot as his combined disability rating is now at 100 percent.

The deciding factor: The preponderance of evidence does not support a higher rating for bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis prior to August 25, 2016.,As of August 25, 2016, the Veteran's combined disability rating is at 100 percent and he is no longer eligible for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities alone.,The Veteran was previously granted TDIU from April 15, 2014 to August 25, 2016 due to the severity of his service-connected disabilities preventing him from obtaining substantially gainful employment. However, as of August 25, 2016, his combined disability rating is now at 100 percent and he no longer qualifies for TDIU.,The Veteran's entitlement to TDIU was mooted due to the assignment of a 100% combined disability rating.

Claimed conditions

Bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

50%

Decision date

December 18, 2020

Citation

20080044