The Veteran's left foot disability was granted an initial rating of 30 percent, but no higher. The hallux rigidus and plantar fasciitis claims were denied, while TDIU was granted effective from September 8, 2017.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's left foot disability and its impact on his ability to work.
- Claimed conditions
- Left foot disability, Unilateral hallux rigidus of the left foot, Unilateral plantar fasciitis of the left foot
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 5, 2022
- Citation
- 22000439
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
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