The Veteran's initial disability ratings for right and left foot strains are granted at 10 percent each prior to February 28, 2020. Ratings of 30 percent or higher for bilateral pes planus and plantar fasciitis are denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence is at least evenly balanced as to whether the Veteran's right and left foot strains more nearly approximated moderate foot injuries prior to February 28, 2020. However, from February 28, 2020 onwards, assigning compensable ratings for the right and left foot strains would result in impermissible pyramiding.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Foot Strain, Left Foot Strain, Bilateral Pes Planus and Plantar Fasciitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2022
- Citation
- 22071294
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeal is denied for increased ratings and restoration of a rating. The left knee extension issue was not pursued, the right ankle disability issues were resolved, and the cold urticaria issue had its reduction restored.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for OSA as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected left ankle strain, left knee strain and bilateral pes planus with obesity as an intermediate step. The decision is based on a finding that the service-connected disabilities caused or aggravated the OSA.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right foot strain is rated at 20 percent, but no higher. The Board has remanded the remaining issues for further review.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral knee disability and cervical spine disability (claimed as neck condition) due to a service-connected right foot strain. The current rating for right foot strain remains at 10 percent.
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