The Veteran's bilateral foot disability, including pes planus, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, and degenerative arthritis, was rated at 50 percent effective from August 13, 2016.
The deciding factor: The VA examination indicated moderately severe plantar fasciitis and severe left heel spur that had caused a change in gait and stance leading to other problems including pes planus, degenerative joint disease (DJD), and worsening of the hammer toe. The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with a pronounced disability involving plantar fasciitis and heel spur.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral pes planus, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, degenerative arthritis, osteophytosis of the right foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2021
- Citation
- 21021953
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