The Veteran's bilateral pes planus with plantar fasciitis was denied a higher rating prior to August 25, 2016. From August 25, 2016, the maximum schedular rating of 50 percent for bilateral pes planus is granted.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show that the Veteran's bilateral pes planus warranted a higher rating under DC 5276 due to lack of objective findings such as marked deformity or severe spasm of the Achilles tendon.
- 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
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and a retrospective medical opinion to assess the severity of his lower back disability prior to August 3, 2017. The issues of PTSD, GERD with hiatal hernia and IBS, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral pes planus with bilateral plantar fasciitis are also remanded for updated examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
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