The Veteran's right foot plantar fasciitis, residuals of fracture 5th metatarsal right foot now claimed as residual fracture of the right ankle is granted a 30 percent disability rating for the period prior to October 3, 2019. A higher rating in excess of 30 percent is denied for the period from October 3, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with a diagnosis of right foot plantar fasciitis and fractures, which resulted in pronounced unilateral pes planus (flatfoot). The VA examiner provided evidence that supported these diagnoses throughout the appeal period. As such, the maximum rating available for this condition was granted.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Plantar Fasciitis, Fracture of the 5th Metatarsal Right Foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2021
- Citation
- 21010368
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