The Veteran's service-connected plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus are now rated at their highest possible schedular ratings, with effective dates of March 28, 2017.,Both conditions were previously evaluated as bilateral stress fractures. The Veteran was granted a noncompensable rating for his hallux valgus and a 50 percent rating for his plantar fasciitis.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's symptoms of plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus progressed from his original stress fracture, warranting the highest schedular ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- plantar fasciitis, hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- January 4, 2021
- Citation
- 21000130
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for athletes' foot, low back strain, and plantar fasciitis due to a lack of a VA examination prior to the August 2020 rating decision.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for hallux valgus, finding no competent and credible evidence linking her current condition to active service.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal of an earlier effective date for service connection for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis has been dismissed as the Veteran withdrew his appeal prior to a decision being made.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for a VA examination and medical opinion regarding the Veteran's service connection claim for plantar fasciitis.
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