The Veteran's service-connected frostbite with plantar fasciitis of the left foot is rated at 30 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating is denied.,The Veteran's service-connected frostbite with plantar fasciitis of the right foot is rated at 30 percent, and the appeal for a higher rating is denied.,From January 13, 2020, the Veteran's service-connected bilateral plantar fasciitis is rated at 50 percent, which meets the criteria for this condition.
The deciding factor: The February 2015 and January 2020 VA examinations indicated that the Veteran has arthralgia or other pain, numbness, cold sensitivity, color changes, locally impaired sensation of both feet. The examiner noted significant foot pain that would preclude her from performing work requiring prolonged time on her feet.
- Claimed conditions
- Frostbite with plantar fasciitis of the left foot, Frostbite with plantar fasciitis of the right foot, Bilateral plantar fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 15, 2021
- Citation
- 21014699
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